Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A health services training provider is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant in Pontefract. This exciting role involves customer engagement, providing prescription counter services, advising on medications, and maintaining stock. Applicants must ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English, but those without can complete initial testing. You will gain valuable experience while working towards a pharmacy qualification. The position offers £7.55 per hour and requires someone within 35 minutes of the pharmacy. Driving ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired.
• Employment conditional on completing initial Maths and English tests.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock rotation

Advice on prescriptions

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03949
• Application Deadline Date: 07/02/2026
• Start Date: 19/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon- Fri 9-6

About the course

Brief Description

WF8 2AY 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 - PONTEFRACT

• 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.