Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Pillbox Chemists are looking for an enthusiastic person to join their team and assist in the day-to-day running of the business. They will be helping with the dispensing and stocking of medicine and pharmacy supplies. If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply today!

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

• Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
• Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
• Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
• Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
• Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

After the apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship, individuals may have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the advanced apprenticeship, they may also be offered full-time employment by the employer.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 9 - 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 9-4)

About the employer

Pillbox Chemists is a family-owned, independent community pharmacy group with over 20 locations across Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Kent, Northamptonshire, and Surrey. We are proud to have built a highly skilled team of pharmacists, dispensing technicians, and counter assistants who deliver a wide range of tailored NHS and private pharmacy services.

Our culture is shaped and led by Davinder Virdee and a dedicated management team, all focused on providing exceptional pharmacy care within the heart of local communities.

With extensive expertise and a commitment to quality, we deliver the highest standards of pharmaceutical care to both individual patients and care homes. Our forward-thinking approach and dedication to service innovation ensure we meet your health needs safely, professionally, and personally‚ always within a modern pharmacy environment designed to support the evolving needs of the NHS and the communities we serve.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday (Hours to be discussed at interview)
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 3
• Wage: £18,000 a year
• Other locations: Wroughton Swindon, SN4 9ED