Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant
Healthy U Pharmacy
Brighton (BN2 8FA)
Closes in 31 days (Monday 22 September 2025)
Posted on 22 August 2025
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Summary
We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to a higher-level qualification, such as the L3 pharmacy technician qualification.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am-6.00pm (one hour unpaid lunch).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 23 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- Dispensing of medication to patients
- Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
- Check and monitor prescription slips
- Health & safety responsibility
- Rotation of stock
- Use of pharmacy software
- Data entry relating to medication
- Labelling and dispensing
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Working within a team environment
- Liaison with doctors surgery and health professionals
- Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Where you'll work
59 Lustrells Vale
Saltdean
Brighton
BN2 8FA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WOODSPEEN 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Healthy-U Pharmacy is a trusted, community focused healthcare provider committed to helping individuals lead healthy, independent lives. We pride ourselves on delivering an efficient and compassionate service to our customers where they feel supported and valued by our friendly and dedicated staff. Our mission is to empower travellers through education and personalised healthcare solutions. We understand that every journey is unique, and we strive to provide tailored advice and services that cater to your specific needs. Whether you’re travelling for business, leisure, or adventure, our goal is to keep you healthy and worry-free. At Healthy-U Travel Clinic, our vision is to be the leading provider of travel health services, recognised for our commitment to excellence in patient care and education. We aspire to create a world where every traveller is empowered with the knowledge and resources necessary to maintain their health and well-being while exploring new horizons. Healthy-U Pharmacy is proud to have received the prestigious Mayor’s Community Award, recognising our dedication to excellence in healthcare. This award reflects our commitment to providing the highest standard of pharmaceutical care and personalised service. Our experienced pharmacists are devoted to ensuring every customer receives expert guidance and support tailored to their individual needs. At Healthy-U Pharmacy, you can trust that you are receiving award-winning care focused on your health and well-being.
After this apprenticeship
Following the completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a permanent position and progress further onto a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
lucy.booth@woodspeentraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338605.
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Closes in 31 days (Monday 22 September 2025)
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