Pharmacy Team Leader Apprentice

Skills4Pharmacy; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Pharmacy offers an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Team Leader Apprentice in Gloucester. This apprenticeship focuses on leadership development within a community pharmacy, providing candidates with essential skills for managing operations and excellent customer care. Successful apprentices will pave a path towards future roles such as Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor, contributing significantly to both team performance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above required.
• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate pharmacy team members to meet targets.
• Support training and development for staff.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and NHS guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Organization

Reliability

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

• Location: Gloucester, GL4 4BL
• Type: Apprenticeship
• Salary: £498.00 per week
• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03018
• Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2025
• Start Date: 01/07/2025
• Positions Available: 1
• Working Week: Tuesday - Friday 10am to 7pm and Saturday 3pm to 9pm
  
  

Brief Description

Step into your first leadership role in a community pharmacy. As a Pharmacy Team Leader Apprentice, you'll gain the skills to support your team, manage daily operations, and deliver excellent customer care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications Required

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above are required
• Experience working in a community pharmacy or healthcare setting is an advantage
• A basic understanding of pharmacy services, customer service, or health and safety would be beneficial
  
  

Personal Qualities

We’re looking for someone with a passion for helping others, a strong sense of responsibility, and a desire to grow into a leadership role. This role would suit someone already working in a pharmacy assistant role or similar, who is ready to take on more responsibility and support team performance in a healthcare environment.

Skills Required

• Positive and people-focused, with a can-do attitude
• Approachable, supportive, and confident in leading others
• Strong communicator who can work with both the public and healthcare professionals
• Organised, reliable, and able to prioritise in a busy setting
• Willing to learn and open to feedback
• Trustworthy and respectful of confidentiality and patient information
  
  

Training to be Provided

You will work towards achieving the Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard, which includes a blend of off-the-job training and practical workplace learning. The programme covers key areas such as leadership, communication, project management, and team development. Training is delivered through online sessions, portfolio building, and dedicated preparation for the End-Point Assessment.

Future Prospects

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a leadership role in community pharmacy. On completion, you may progress into a Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor role, or continue into further leadership and management qualifications. There are also opportunities to support wider NHS services and local health initiatives.

Vacancy Detail

As a Pharmacy Team Leader Apprentice, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both the pharmacy team and the wider community. Working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy staff, you’ll develop leadership and organisational skills that help you manage tasks, people, and priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and motivating pharmacy team members to meet daily targets and customer service standards
• Supporting training and development for staff, including monitoring performance and providing feedback
• Contributing to stock control, resource planning, and the delivery of health services
• Working within pharmacy regulations and NHS guidelines to ensure patient safety and compliance
• Assisting with project work, service delivery improvements, and quality assurance activities
• Communicating clearly with customers, suppliers, healthcare professionals, and team members
  
  

You’ll gain structured learning, real-world experience, and complete the Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship.

Other Information

You’ll be working in a busy pharmacy environment where attention to detail and professionalism are essential. You’ll be line managing a minimum of two team members, with potential for more, so strong people skills and a willingness to take responsibility are key. You'll also need to balance study time alongside your daily duties.