Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A healthcare training provider in Blackburn seeks a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to engage with customers in providing prescription services and support public health. The ideal candidate will assist in dispensing medications, ordering stock, and advising on over-the-counter medicines. GCSEs in Maths and English are desired but not essential, and training will be provided. The role offers an exciting opportunity to gain experience in retail pharmacy while earning £7.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired, but not essential.
• Initial tests for Maths and English qualification will be offered to some candidates.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and clients for prescription counter services.
• Perform housekeeping duties like stock rotation and replenishment.
• Assist in delivering public health services.

Education

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

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03938
• Application Deadline Date: 06/02/2026
• Start Date: 19/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon- Sat 9-6

About the course

Brief Description

BB2 4DY 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.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Blackburn
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
£7.55ph
We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.