Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A training organization in Bolton is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant. The role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and maintaining stock. Candidates will also learn about public health services while gaining relevant qualifications. Ideal applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English, but training can be provided. This fixed-term contract offers valuable experience in retail, assisting with over-the-counter medicines and stock management, ensuring a well-rounded professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• For applicants without Maths and English qualifications, initial tests will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Maintain stock rotation and replenish stock as needed.
• Assist in delivering various public health services.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation and replenishment

Basic mathematics

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (desired)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04051
• Application Deadline Date: 05/03/2026
• Start Date: 06/03/2026
• Working Week: 16-month fixed term contract 30 hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11am to 6pm ( one-hour unpaid break) and Wednesday 11am to 5.30pm (30minutes unpaid break)

About the course

Brief Description

BL1 3RG 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.

• 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