Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship - Applegate Pharmacy

Applegate Pharmacy

Nottingham (NG7 3GR)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

Applegate Pharmacy is offering a motivated and enthusiastic individual the opportunity to begin their career as a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant. You’ll support customers, assist with the sale of over-the-counter and specialist products, and gain hands-on experience in a professional pharmacy setting.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri - 0900-1845 Thursday - 0900-1800. Full mix of shifts between the above hours.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

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

During your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, you will receive full training to confidently carry out a range of duties, including:

  • Assisting in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products
  • Receiving and processing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Ordering, receiving, and safely storing pharmaceutical stock, maintaining appropriate records
  • Liaising with customers to provide friendly, personalised service and advice on products
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing shelves, and maintaining a clean, organised sales area
  • Receiving and verifying deliveries, checking quantities against orders and reporting shortages to the supervisor
  • Processing customer payments accurately using the till (cash, card, and account payments)
  • Assisting with daily or end-of-shift till reconciliations when required
  • Ensuring all activities meet quality, health and safety, and customer service standards
  • Applying specialist product knowledge when assisting with sales and customer queries
  • Keeping the workplace clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards
  • Completing all mandatory and apprenticeship training in line with programme requirements
  • Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the pharmacy

Where you'll work

61 Ilkeston Road
Nottingham
NG7 3GR

Training

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

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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

This training schedule 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 9-3 (or A*-D))

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Operating as NHS Pharmacy for over 40 years

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential of ongoing employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship - if there is a position available at the time.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347267.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)