Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A healthcare training provider in Ormskirk seeks a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to engage customers and provide prescription services while gaining relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include assisting in dispensing medicines, stocking supplies, and advising customers. Candidates should preferably have GCSEs in Maths and English, with a wage of £7.55 per hour. Ideal applicants are within a 35-minute commute and should indicate driving ability in their CV.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but can be provided.
• Must complete initial Maths and English tests if lacking qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engagement with customers

Stock rotation and replenishment

Advice on over-the-counter medication

Education

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

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03941
• Application Deadline Date: 07/02/2026
• Start Date: 27/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

L39 2DN 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 - ORMSKIRK

• 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

£7.55ph

We are looking for somebody within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. If you are able to drive, please make this clear on your CV.