Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A local pharmacy provider in Sheffield seeks a Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, advising on over-the-counter medicines, and assisting with stock replenishment. Ideal candidates will have, or be willing to gain, GCSEs in Maths and English. An apprenticeship opportunity is offered, providing valuable experience in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. Starting pay is £7.55 per hour.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Ability to engage with customers and provide prescription services.
• Capacity to assist in stock rotation and replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines and advising customers.
• Help deliver various public health services.

Skills

Customer engagement

Stock replenishment

Advice on medications

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03964
• Application Deadline Date: 12/02/2026
• Start Date: 27/02/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (may include some weekends)

Brief Description

S12 2SS 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 ProvidedPharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Sheffield

• 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

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

£7.55ph

Please ensure that you complete your application in full and upload an updated CV