Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A training organization in North East England is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice. The role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and assisting in dispensing medicines. Candidates are required to have GCSEs in Maths and English, although support in achieving these qualifications may be provided. The position offers exciting opportunities for training in pharmacy services while actively contributing to public health services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Functional Skills if required

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03790
• Application Deadline Date: 02/01/2026
• Start Date: 07/01/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 1230 closed for lunch reopens at 1330 - 1800 Saturday 0900- 1230

About the course

Brief Description

DH7 7LD. 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 - [Durham]

• 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