Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team, learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will gain a specialised certificate, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy.

What you'll do

• Working alongside a fully trained and diverse dispensing team, helping in the prescription process
• Liaising with doctor's surgeries and other healthcare professionals
• Completing your coursework in a timely manner
• Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
• Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018)

Training

• All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
• An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required
• Pharmacy Services assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

After the apprenticeship

• Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practising pharmacist
• Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• The ideal candidate must be friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare
• Willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ambitious with a good work ethic
• Be a strong team player whilst also being able to work independently
• Take on feedback and listen to directions

About the employer

Citywide Health is York's leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.

Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.

We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend working but is dependent on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
• Start date: 7 November 2026
• Positions available: 4
• Wage: £16,640 a year