Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

We are hoping to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to a higher-level qualification.

What you'll do

• Dispensing of medication to patients
• Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
• Check and monitor prescription slips
• Health & safety responsibility
• Rotation of stock
• Use of patient record systems and use of smart cards
• Data entry relating to medication
• Labelling and dispensing
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Working within a team environment
• Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
• Completion of apprenticeship work on time

Training

• Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required

After the apprenticeship

• Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
• A possible permanent position within the organisation

Skills

• Communication Skills
• Customer care skills
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Speak Urdu or Punjabi
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

• If arriving by public transport please check times before applying

About the employer

A pharmacy based in Bolton are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: COREED LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Monday- Friday 30 hours per week (Shifts to be decided after interview).
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year