Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Tees Valley is offering an exciting role for a Pharmacy Services Assistant. You will engage with customers and clients, provide prescription counter services, and assist in a variety of public health services while working towards a pharmacy qualification. This position offers valuable experience in the retail pharmacy sector, with the opportunity to learn about over-the-counter medicines and assist with dispensing prescription medications. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services.
• Deliver a variety of public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.
• Assist in dispensing prescription medicines.

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03885
• Application Deadline Date: 22/01/2026
• Start Date: 26/01/2026
• Working Week: Monday to Saturday 0900 to 2100 Sunday 1000 -1700

Brief Description

TS24 7PW 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.

Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Future Prospects

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Hartlepool.

• 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