Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in East Grinstead is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to engage with customers and provide prescription counter services. This exciting role involves housekeeping duties, stock management, and gaining a pharmacy qualification. Candidates should ideally possess GCSEs in Maths and English, with training options available for those who do not. The position offers valuable experience in retail and healthcare.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English are desired but not essential.
• Completion of initial Maths and English tests may be required.
• Training includes Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and provide advice.
• Maintain stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03902
• Application Deadline Date: 04/02/2026
• Start Date: 16/02/2026
• Working Week: Shift pattern is rota basis between Mon-sat 8.30am to 7pm. Sat 4pm finish. 30 hours between these hours.

Brief Description

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. RH19 3GW

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 - [EAST GRINSTEAD]

• 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