Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

What you'll do

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - London

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service.

You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

Key duties include:

• 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

What we're looking for:

• A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Basic IT skills

No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided.

• Apprenticeship details:
• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
• Duration: Typically 15 months.

Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning.

Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours.

Why apply?

• Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

After the apprenticeship

We are committed to supporting our Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentices in building a long-term career within the pharmacy and healthcare sector.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there are a number of progression opportunities available, including progressing onto a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship and working towards becoming a qualified pharmacy technician.

Apprentices can also develop their commercial and customer-facing skills, creating opportunities to pursue a career as a pharmaceutical or healthcare sales representative. For those interested in leadership and business, there are also opportunities to progress into senior positions and, with experience and development, work towards store management roles.

We aim to provide our apprentices with the skills, experience and support they need to explore different career pathways and progress within the organisation.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

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

Benefits

employee discount

free courses

About the employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: I & F LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 36 hours a week. Working week: Alternating :

1.Monday to Friday with Saturday off.

2.Day off in week, with Saturday shift.

• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £14,976 to £23,793.12 a year