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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Burnham-on-Sea is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role. You will support customers at the medicines counter, assist with prescriptions under supervision, handle stock and deliveries, and use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.

This 15-month apprenticeship includes completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant course alongside your job, with full training and support.

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Genuine interest in healthcare

Communication & customer service

Attention to detail

Punctual & reliable

Basic IT skills

Education

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills

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.

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

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.

Somebody based within 30 minutes of the pharmacy (please make it clear on your CV if you are able to drive)

Working Week

Monday to Friday- Occasional Saturday

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.