Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Skills4 Pharmacy; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Warrington is looking for individuals to join as Pharmacy Services Assistants. This exciting role involves engaging with customers, providing prescription counter services, and helping with stock management. Although having GCSEs in Maths and English is desired, it is not essential as the qualification can be obtained while working. The role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in retail and pharmacy services, and the working week consists of 32 to 38 hours.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English desired but not essential.
• Willingness to engage with customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with customers to provide prescription counter services.
• Stock rotation and replenishment duties.
• Deliver various 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-04089
• Application Deadline Date: 12/02/2026
• Start Date: 13/02/2026
• Working Week: 32 to 38 hours within opening times of pharmacy.

About the course

Brief Description

WA2 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

• 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