Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy training provider in Manchester is offering an exciting role for a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. You will engage with customers, provide prescription counter services, and gain valuable experience in retail. Qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English, with further training provided. This position is perfect for those looking to start a career in pharmacy and public health services.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Employment offers conditional upon completing initial Maths and English tests.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.

Skills

Engaging with customers

Providing prescription counter services

Stock rotation

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03690
• Application Deadline Date: 04/12/2025
• Start Date: 14/12/2025
• 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.

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