Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A training organization in Brighton is offering an exciting Pharmacy Services Assistant role. This opportunity involves engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services and advice, while also assisting with stock management tasks. The role allows candidates to gain a pharmacy qualification, with training provided. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English, though support can be provided. This position offers valuable retail experience in a supportive environment and contributes to the delivery of public health services.

Benefits

Gain experience in retail

Training for pharmacy qualification

Engagement in public health services

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• For applicants without Maths and English Level 2, initial tests will determine suitability.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in stock rotation and replenishment.
• Help deliver public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04079
• Application Deadline Date: 27/02/2026
• Start Date: 04/03/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 0900-1800

About the course

Brief Description

NE3 4TS. 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