Level 2 Dispensing Assistant Apprenticeship

WELLWAY PHARMACY LTD

Northumberland (NE61 1BJ)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 January 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in community pharmacy. The successful applicant will work towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship while gaining hands-on experience supporting patients and the pharmacy team in a busy, friendly community setting.

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
Shift work between 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and rotational 8 Hours on a Saturday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 2026

Duration

1 year

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

The apprentice will support the pharmacy team with:

  • Dispensing support duties.
  • Stock management.
  • Ordering, date checking and labelling.
  • Customer Service.
  • They will assist patients at the counter, learn pharmacy systems, and develop knowledge of medicines and NHS services while completing structured training and workplace learning.

Where you'll work

Morpeth Pharmacy
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1BJ

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

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place at the workplace- no need to travel to a college

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Willingness to learn
  • Reliable
  • Professional Attitude

Other requirements

You will be required to stand for most of the working day and work accurately in a busy healthcare environment. The role involves direct contact with patients and handling medicines.

About this employer

Morpeth Pharmacy is a well-established community pharmacy providing high-quality NHS and private services to the local population. We pride ourselves on patient care, professionalism, and supporting the development of our staff through structured training and career progression opportunities.

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After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress into a permanent dispensing assistant role, with the opportunity to advance to the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship and further develop a long-term career in community pharmacy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010272.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)