Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice (Orderline Ltd t/a Church Pharmacy)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in starting a career in pharmacy. You will support the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions, help patients and customers, assist with stock control, and complete appropriate training while working under the supervision of experienced pharmacy professionals.

What you'll do

• Assist with receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
• Accurately assemble medicines ready for final checking by the team.
• Use the pharmacy computer system to produce labels, update patient records and support prescription processing.
• Refer medication queries, prescription issues, patient concerns or potential errors to the pharmacist or supervisor.
• Support the safe handout of prescriptions in line with workplace procedures.
• Provide polite, professional and helpful service to patients and customers.
• Answer general queries within the limits of the role and refer clinical or complex questions to the pharmacist.
• Receive, check, put away and rotate stock deliveries.
• Support expiry date checking, stock control, ordering and returns.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment.
• Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality rules.
• Report near misses, incidents, dispensing errors or concerns in line with company procedures.
• Complete all required training, coursework and workplace assessments within agreed timescales.
• Work as part of the wider pharmacy team to support safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services.

Training

Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.

After the apprenticeship

Temporary, as per apprenticeship length.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Numeracy skills
• Willing to learn new systems
• Ability to follow instructions
• Customer service skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn and develop
• Careful and accurate
• Honest and trustworthy
• Professional and respectful
• Friendly and approachable
• Calm under pressure
• Patient-focused
• Able to ask for help
• To maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Things to consider

• Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Positive attitude towards training and feedback.
• Responsible and safety-conscious.
• Ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
• Confidence using a computer and IT systems, with a willingness to learn new systems.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in pharmacy, healthcare, retail or customer service.
• IT or administration experience.

Applicants without formal qualifications may still be considered if they can demonstrate suitable literacy, numeracy, communication skills and a willingness to complete the required training.

About the employer

Founded in 2005 by a doctor and a pharmacist, Church Pharmacy was born from a shared belief: healthcare professionals deserve a pharmacy partner who truly understands the pressures of clinical practice and who delivers more than products.

With decades of experience behind us, we've grown into one of the UK's most trusted pharmaceutical and aesthetic distributors, operating from our headquarters in Loughborough and a branch in Central London near Harley Street.

We're proud to support:

Doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, Independent prescribers and clinics, Pharmacies, GPs, and aesthetic professionals.

Patient, Pharmacy & Clinical Services - providing a patient-led healthcare service, from blood tests to medicated weight loss, we have the experts to support you when it's needed most.

Care Homes - with a dedicated team providing services to residential and nursing homes. Alongside supplying medications in compliance aids, we also provide advice and support to residents and staff within care homes, and conducting biannual audits, training, and visits from our lead pharmacist to aid managers to be more successful in their CQC inspections.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2), Health and science
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 4
• Wage: £16,640 a year