Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A pharmacy training provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice to engage with customers and provide prescription counter services. The role includes responsibilities such as stock management and advising customers. GCSEs in Maths and English are desired. This exciting opportunity offers a pathway to gaining pharmacy qualifications.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English desired; can be provided as part of the course.
• Applicants without Maths and English Level 2 must complete initial tests.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Order pharmaceutical stock.
• Advise customers on medications.

Education

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 in Maths and English (desired but not essential)

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