Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A training provider in healthcare is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Birmingham. The role involves engaging with clients, providing prescription services, and supporting public health initiatives while gaining a pharmacy qualification. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they don't have GCSEs in Maths and English, as these can be obtained through the course. The position offers flexible working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but can be provided.
• Initial tests in Maths and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in stock rotation and replenishment.
• Deliver public health services.

Education

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

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03797
• Application Deadline Date: 01/01/2026
• Start Date: 27/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

About the course

Brief Description

B37 7BA 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 - [Marston Green]
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