Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Midlands Pharmacy is excited to offer a valuable opportunity for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join their dynamic team. We are currently seeking an Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant to support operations at their busy dispensing hub.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Friday. Full range of shifts between 9am-6pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 10 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

This apprenticeship is an excellent stepping stone into the pharmaceutical health sciences sector, providing hands-on experience and training in a fast-paced, professional environment. You will work alongside qualified pharmacy professionals, gaining essential skills in dispensing, stock management and online pharmacy systems.

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication at the pharmacy hub; gaining key skills pivotal to becoming a successful dispensing assistant. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
Making up blister packs
Dispensing once trained
Labelling of prescriptions
Liaising with customers over the phone
Duping and disposing of medicines
Managing stock levels
Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
To complete compulsory training as required
To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Where you'll work

Office 4
Courtyard Business Centre
Southwold Drive
Nottingham
NG8 1PA

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

receive and log prescriptions
assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
support the team in the development of others
maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
promote healthy lifestyles to customers
work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade Grades 9-3 (or A*-D))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade GCSE or Equivalent 9-5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Time management
Positive attitude
Committed

About this company

Midlands Pharmacy is a dispensing hub pharmacy based in the NG8 area of Nottingham. They are dedicated to providing their customers with the best healthcare services and products. With a team of experienced staff available to assist with any questions or concerns. Their goal is to help their customers achieve optimum health and well-being.

After this apprenticeship

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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