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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Devon is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role to support day-to-day pharmacy operations, help customers and work with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, efficient service while training for a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities include assisting with medicine counter customer queries, preparing and supplying prescriptions under supervision, managing stock and using pharmacy systems, all while maintaining cleanliness, health and safety

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C (9-4) in Maths and English are desirable, but not essential as training can be provided.
• No previous pharmacy experience is required; full training is provided.
• Apprentices will study for the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 alongside the role.

Responsibilities

• Support customers at the medicines counter and respond to queries.
• Assist with 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 and safety, and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Reliability

Punctuality

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

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.

Working Week

42.5hours per week (Monday-Friday 0830-1800 60 mins unpaid lunchbreak) plus every other Saturday morning 0900-1200 (these 3 hours would be given back in the week). 15-month fixed term contract

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.

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.