Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Alford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy training provider in Alford is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant to engage with customers and provide prescription counter services. You'll assist with housekeeping duties like stock rotation, deliver public health services, and work towards a pharmacy qualification. GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but can be provided. This is a full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule from 9 am to 6 pm.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Must complete initial Maths and English tests if lacking Level 2 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Help with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver a variety of public health services.

Skills

Engaging with customers

Stock rotation

Advising customers

Assisting in dispensing medications

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A-C or 4-9

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04006
• Application Deadline Date: 22/02/2026
• Start Date: 02/03/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 9-6pm with 1 hr lunch

About the course

Brief Description

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. LN13 9DJ

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 - [Alford]

• 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