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Skills 4 Pharmacy; Wembley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills 4 Pharmacy in Wembley is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to support day-to-day operations, greet customers, and work 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. No prior pharmacy experience is required, and the apprenticeship typically lasts around 15 months with blended learning and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English desired but not essential; course can provide.
• No previous pharmacy experience required; full training provided.
• Apprenticeship lasts typically around 15 months.
• Commitment to contracted working hours and guided learning hours.

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 & safety and confidentiality.
• Work as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Basic IT skills

No prior experience required

Education

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

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Tools

Pharmacy systems

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

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 9am-1pm

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.