Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

skills4group; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is looking for a Pharmacy Services Assistant in Shrewsbury. The role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and assisting with stock management while gaining a pharmacy qualification. Candidates with GCSEs in Maths and English are sought, although these can be provided during training. The position offers valuable retail experience and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Employment conditional on completing initial Maths and English tests.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide prescription counter services.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment.
• Help deliver public health services.

Education

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

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03778
• Application Deadline Date: 25/12/2025
• Start Date: 09/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

SY2 5SRThis 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.

Personal Qualities

Skills Required

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 - [Shrewsbury]

• 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