Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in Orpington is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support day-to-day pharmacy operations, help customers, and work with the team to ensure safe, efficient service.

You will undertake a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training and support provided. The role involves greeting customers, assisting with prescriptions under supervision, stock control, and accurate record-keeping while developing essential healthcare skills.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English desired.
• Willingness to complete Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Good customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Support with the preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain accurate records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.

Skills

Customer service

Stock handling

Prescriptions support

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-05017
• Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
• Start Date: 29/08/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Friday with rotational Saturdays.

About the course

Brief Description

BR6 0JB We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

Personal Qualities

Skills Required

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - [Orpington]

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service.

You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

Key duties include

• Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
• Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
• Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
• Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales