Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice Stores and Distribution
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Sutton (SM2 5PT)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop their skills and knowledge within a secondary care setting in a specialist hospital. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and is ranked as one of the top NHS Trusts in the country in the NHS national performance ranking.
- Wage
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£29,179 a year
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Working hours to be decided.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- 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
Led by an experienced and dedicated team, you will be a key member of the pharmacy team, working as part of the Pharmacy Stores.
The role involves:
- Receiving preparing and supplying bulk stock of medication (including IV fluids), medical gas cylinders, and other items to all areas of the hospital from a warehouse style department
- You will also be required to undertake a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship and successfully complete the departments competency accreditation programme enabling
Where you'll work
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Calm
- Works well under pressure
- Physically fit/ lifting stock
- Self motivated
- Good time management
- Adaptation to change
- Reliable
Other requirements
Based in Sutton (but on occasion the postholder may also be required to work at the Fulham Road site).
About this employer
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground-breaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care. At the heart of the organisation are our dedicated staff. Their exceptional commitment and professionalism is commented on by so many of our patients.The Clinical Services Division provides an incredibly diverse set of services to our patients. Although some of these services are hidden away from our immediate view, they are essential to the smooth running of our patient pathways, and often make vital contributions to the Trust’s Research Strategy.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Further training and development opportunities
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014866.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)