Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Horbury Road Pharmacy Ltd

WAKEFIELD (WF2 8BQ)

Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2025

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Summary

Join our busy community pharmacy as a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 2 qualification to become a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant. Support patients, dispense medicines, manage stock, and learn from our expert team. Start your career in healthcare with us.

Wage

£21,450 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.45pm, with 30 minutes break for lunch.

41 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Support the day-to-day running of a busy community pharmacy while working towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.

  • Duties include dispensing medicines and managing stock. 
  • Serving customers. 
  • Maintaining records.
  • Training covers pharmacy law, medicines, NHS procedures, and customer service. Includes 20% off-the-job learning with a registered provider. Gain skills, experience, and a nationally recognised qualification.

Where you'll work

186 HORBURY ROAD
WAKEFIELD
WF2 8BQ

Training

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

Training provider

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

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

Training schedule

Training will take place at the workplace- no need to travel to a college. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Listening skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Enthusiastic
  • Willing to learn
  • Hard working
  • Committed
  • Professional
  • Confidential
  • Positive attitude
  • Proactive

About this employer

We are a busy family owned community Pharmacy who has been serving the local community in Wakefield for over 50 years. We have an excellent team with years of experience and knowledge between them to mentor you as you begin your career in Healthcare.

https://horburyroadpharmacy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship builds a strong foundation for a long-term career in pharmacy and healthcare.

 

Pharmacy Technician (Level 3 Apprenticeship): Progress to a more advanced role with greater responsibility, including preparing and dispensing medications, managing stock, and supporting clinical services.

 

You could also progress into roles such as Senior Pharmacy Assistant or Supervisor, explore Specialist Roles in Healthcare Settings, or pursue Further Study and Qualifications to advance your career.

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

Apprentice.Enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335117.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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