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Skills 4 Pharmacy; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in High Wycombe is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. You will support daily pharmacy operations, help customers and work with the team, while completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training.

Typical duties include assisting at the medicines counter, processing prescriptions under supervision, handling stock, and using pharmacy systems. The role requires good communication and a genuine interest in healthcare.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C (4-9) in Maths and English preferred or available via course
• No prior pharmacy experience required; full training provided
• Commitment to contracted hours and learning alongside job

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the counter and respond to queries
• Support preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision
• Manage stock, deliveries and records
• Operate pharmacy systems for prescriptions and sales
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and confidentiality

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent (Maths & English)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - High Wycombe

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

Mon-Fri 8.30am-7pm Sat 8.30am-3pm

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.