Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A pharmacy training provider in Cannock is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. This role involves engaging with clients, providing prescription counter services, and assisting with stock management. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English, although these can be obtained through training. This is a full-time apprenticeship opportunity offering £7.55 per hour, with potential for future qualifications and career growth in pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C (4-9) in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Initial Maths and English tests may be required.
• Must live within 35 minutes of the pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.
• Advise on over-the-counter medication.

Skills

Customer engagement

Pharmacy knowledge

Stock management

Communication

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03884
• Application Deadline Date: 22/01/2026
• Start Date: 23/01/2026
• Working Week: Full time

About the course

Brief Description

WS11 1DJ 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

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 - Cannock

• 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

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.

£7.55ph

Please ensure that you complete your application in full and upload an updated CV