Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is offering a Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Manchester. The role includes engaging with customers to provide prescription services, perform stock management, and assist with minor ailments. Candidates will gain valuable experience and support for their pharmacy qualifications. This position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or equivalent in Maths and English desired.
• Employment contingent on passing initial Maths and English tests if lacking qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as stock rotation.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.

Skills

Engagement with customers

Stock rotation

Providing prescription services

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03690
• Application Deadline Date: 05/01/2026
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

M23 0BX 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 - [Manchester M23 0BX]

• 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