Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A training organization in Sefton is offering an exciting Pharmacy Services Assistant role. You will engage with customers, provide prescription counter services, and assist with housekeeping duties. This position includes obtaining a pharmacy qualification while supporting public health services. Applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of their current qualifications in Maths and English, as assistance will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Completion of initial Maths and English tests may be required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services.
• Help to deliver a variety of public health services.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03773
• Application Deadline Date: 24/12/2025
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

PR9 9XL 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

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - [Southport]
• 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