Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services training organization in United Kingdom is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant who will engage with customers to provide prescription counter services while gaining valuable qualifications. The role offers the opportunity to learn about over-the-counter medicines and assist with dispensing prescription medicines. GCSEs in Maths and English are desired, but can be obtained through the course. The working week is Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, with potential weekend work. Applications are welcome from those ready to take initial assessments in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Completion of initial Maths and English tests for applicants without qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and clients.
• Provide prescription counter services and advice.
• Assist with housekeeping duties like stock rotation.

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04074
• Application Deadline Date: 07/03/2026
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

N3 1XP 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.

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.

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - [London]
• Gain experience in retail
• Learn about over-the-counter medicines
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
• Order pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments