Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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Résumé du poste

Stockport Pharmacy is seeking a friendly Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. You will support day-to-day operations, help customers, and train while completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will gain hands-on experience in a healthcare environment, learning about prescription handling, stock control, and customer service in a supportive setting. Full training and guidance provided as you work toward a recognised qualification.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in healthcare and helping people
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Basic IT skills

Responsabilités

• Assist customers at the medicines counter and answer queries
• Support prescription preparation under supervision
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
• Maintain cleanliness, health and safety, and confidentiality
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Basic IT skills

Healthcare interest

Formation

GCSEs Maths & English

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Outils

Pharmacy systems

Description du poste

Working Week: Mon-Fri 09:00 - 13:00 closed for lunch till 14:15-1800 Sat 9am -1pm

Brief Description

SK5 6NX. 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.

For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for the course.

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 - Stockport

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
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
• Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

What we’re looking for:

• A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Basic IT skills

No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided.

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
• Duration: Typically 15 months
• Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning
• Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours

Why apply?

• Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

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