Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy training provider in Northampton is offering an exciting apprenticeship for Pharmacy Assistants. In this role, you will engage with customers, provide prescription counter services, and assist in dispensing medicines while gaining a pharmacy qualification. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English (at least A-C or 4-9); however, support for qualifications can be provided. This position also includes various public health service responsibilities and stock management duties.

Benefits

Pharmacy qualification support

Hands-on training in retail

Learning opportunities in pharmacy services

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential; can be provided as part of the course.
• Employment conditional on passing initial Maths and English tests for course suitability.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and advising on over-the-counter medication.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and replenishment.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation

Over-the-counter medication advice

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C or 4-9)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03883
• Application Deadline Date: 22/01/2026
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am=6pm

Brief Description

NN2 7HG This is an exciting role that will engage 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 - [Northampton]
• 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