Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to 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.

Responsibilities include assisting with prescriptions under supervision, handling stock, using pharmacy systems, and maintaining standards of

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable but not essential as training may be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are important.
• No previous pharmacy experience is required; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Duration

Typically 15 months

Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning

Working Hours

• Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours
• 30 hours within opening hours of pharmacy, possibility of overtime

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.

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.

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.