Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to engage with customers and provide prescription counter services. This role involves advising on over-the-counter medications and assisting in stock management. Candidates should ideally have GCSEs in Maths and English, although these can be completed during training. This position offers a wage of £7.55 per hour and provides the opportunity to gain a recognized pharmacy qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSEs required in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to engage with customers effectively.
• Knowledge of over-the-counter medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescription counter services to clients.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.
• Conduct housekeeping duties such as stock rotation.

Skills

Customer engagement

Medicine knowledge

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03924
• Application Deadline Date: 29/01/2026
• Start Date: 30/01/2026
• Working Week: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (may include some weekends)

About the course

Brief Description

SO19 9GH 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.

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 - Southampton

• 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