Pharmacy Services Assistant - Level 2 Apprenticeship

Start your pharmacy career with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience while completing 6 hours of online coursework each week.

What you'll do

• Learning and carrying out dispensing and preparing prescriptions
• Manage prescription related queries
• Work with the team to carry out a variety of tasks within the pharmacy
• Have a patient facing role proving excellent service
• Carry out business tasks and development towards KPI
• Manage stock and deal with buying, storing and handling pharmacy medicines
• Manage prescription requests, receipts and queries

Training

The apprentice will receive practical training in the workplace alongside their normal pharmacy duties. They will also complete 6 hours of online coursework each week as part of their apprenticeship training. Training will be supported by their employer and training provider throughout the programme.

After the apprenticeship

• On completion of Level 2, you will have the option to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship to become a Pharmacy Technician

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Self development

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 5)

Things to consider

An attention to detail and ability to learn and develop at a pace. To have a proven track record of excellence in customer service. Be efficient and proactive, as well as work well in a team.

Benefits

We offer profit related bonuses to staff.

About the employer

Leading Community Pharmacy based in West Bromwich. Training and developing apprentices for over 10 years.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BRIGHT BEES NURSERY LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 42 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 4
• Wage: £17,472 a year