Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

A Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy teams with dispensing medicines, serving customers, stock management, prescriptions and maintaining a safe, professional pharmacy environment. You'll learn on the job alongside training and assessments.

What you'll do

• Support the pharmacist and wider pharmacy team with the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.
• Receive, process and prepare prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
• Assemble and dispense medicines under supervision.
• Label and package medicines in line with pharmacy procedures.
• Provide a friendly and professional service to patients and customers.
• Answer routine queries and direct patients to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Order, receive, check and put away pharmacy stock.
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow pharmacy procedures, legal requirements and confidentiality guidelines.
• Support with NHS and private prescription administration.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and pharmacy documentation.
• Work effectively as part of the pharmacy team.
• Complete all required apprenticeship training, learning and assessments.
• Develop knowledge and skills to work safely and confidently as a Pharmacy Services Assistant.

Training

100% remote delivery.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, you can progress into a permanent Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispenser role. With further experience and development, you may have the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, leading towards becoming a qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths and English (grade 3)

About the employer

Mossley Chemist is a friendly, community-focused pharmacy in Bloxwich, Walsall, offering a wide range of NHS and private healthcare services. Alongside prescription dispensing and Pharmacy First services, the pharmacy provides specialist weight-loss support and pharmacist-led consultations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy and varied pharmacy environment.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: HALESOWEN COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Opening times:

9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday.

9.00am - 1.00pm, Saturday.

You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week - and every Saturday.

• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £12,480 a year