Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

AAA HEALTH LIMITED

FAWDON (NE3 3NA)

Closes in 3 days (Monday 20 October 2025)

Posted on 29 August 2025


Summary

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification. NE3 3NA.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 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

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - Fawdon

  • Gain experience in retail
  • Learn about over-the-counter medicines
  • Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
  • Order pharmaceutical stock
  • Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
  • Assist with minor ailments

Where you'll work

46-50 THE MEADOWS
FAWDON
NE3 3NA

Training

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

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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Training schedule

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Team working

About this employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

After this apprenticeship

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I & F LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339348.

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Closes in 3 days (Monday 20 October 2025)

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