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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Southampton invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. You will support daily pharmacy operations, assist with prescriptions under supervision, and complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship with full training.

The role combines customer service with practical training, over typically 15 months, with hours Monday to Friday. Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and develop

Qualifications

• Interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Good communication and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• No previous pharmacy experience required.
• Able to commit to training and working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the pharmacy and help customers.
• Complete Level 2 Apprenticeship alongside the role with full training.
• Assist with the preparation and supply of prescriptions under supervision.
• Handle stock, deliveries and maintain records.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Genuine interest in healthcare

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Reliable & punctual

Basic IT skills

No prior pharmacy experience required

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English) A-C/4-9

Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Southampton

• 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

Monday to Friday 9-6pm rotational weekends. Eng and Maths preferred not essential, within an commutable distance

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.