Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Tees Valley is looking for a Pharmacy Services Assistant to engage with customers, provide prescription services, and assist with public health tasks. The role includes training for a qualification and offers prospects for an apprenticeship. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English or be willing to complete necessary tests. This role supports community health and retail experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent in Maths and English desired.
• Initial Maths and English tests will be required for those without Level 2 qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Perform housekeeping duties like stock rotation and replenishment.
• Help deliver public health services while gaining a pharmacy qualification.

Skills

Customer engagement

Advice on medicines

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-03789
• Application Deadline Date: 31/12/2025
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Working Week: Monday- Tuesday 9am to 6pm Wednesday - Thursday 9am to 5:30pm Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to noon

Brief Description

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. TS25 3LB

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 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 medicinesOrder pharmaceutical stock
• Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
• Assist with minor ailments