Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Birmingham is offering an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant role. This position involves engaging with customers, providing prescription services, and assisting with pharmaceutical stock management. Candidates are encouraged to have GCSEs in Maths and English, although initial tests may be offered. Successful applicants will gain valuable experience in a pharmacy setting while obtaining their qualifications. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription services.
• Managing stock rotation and replenishment.
• Completing initial Maths and English tests if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at the prescription counter.
• Assist with dispensing and ordering pharmaceutical stock.
• Advise customers on medication.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock management

Over-the-counter medication advice

Education

GCSEs 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