Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Leicester is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant. In this role, you will engage with customers, provide prescription counter services, and assist with stock management while gaining a pharmacy qualification. You'll also learn about over-the-counter medicines and have the opportunity to help with minor ailments. Ideal for those eager to start a rewarding career in healthcare. The position requires GCSEs in Maths and English, which can be obtained through the course.

Benefits

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification

Relevant work experience in retail

Qualifications

• Engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services.
• Helping to deliver a variety of public health services.
• Housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medications.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation

Advising on medications

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03777
• Application Deadline Date: 25/12/2025
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

Brief Description

LE2 5BB 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 - [Leicester

• 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