Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A leading educational company in Southwick is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. This role involves engaging with customers and providing prescription counter services, along with housekeeping duties like stock rotation and replenishment. Candidates will gain experience while learning to deliver a variety of public health services and obtaining a pharmacy qualification. GCSEs in Maths and English are preferred but can be completed during the course. Initial testing for qualifications is required if not already attained.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Handle housekeeping duties like stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04032
• Application Deadline Date: 27/02/2026
• Start Date: 28/02/2026
• Working Week: 40 hours within opening times of pharmacy

About the course

Brief Description

BN42 4QB 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.

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 - [Southwick] 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