Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A health services training provider based in North Shields is offering an exciting Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship. This role includes engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services, performing stock duties, and helping deliver public health services, all while gaining valuable qualifications in pharmacy. Applicants should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English or be willing to complete initial assessments. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in a retail environment and involves advising on over-the-counter medications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03894
• Application Deadline Date: 04/02/2026
• Start Date: 16/02/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm Closed Saturday and Sunday

About the course

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. NE29 0HT

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 - [North Shields]

• 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