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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Oxford is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice role. You’ll support day-to-day pharmacy operations and complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training and support.

Applicants should be keen on healthcare, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Training is provided alongside your job; typical hours are Monday to Friday, with a 15‑month duration for the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• GCSEs desirable for Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Full training provided; apprenticeship runs alongside role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the medicines counter and answer queries.
• Help prepare and supply prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records.
• Support pharmacy systems for prescriptions and sales.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Basic IT skills

Punctual and professional

Education

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2

GCSEs Maths & 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.

• 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 environmentReliable, 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

Monday - Friday 9-5

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.