Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice
MEDS2U PHARM LIMITED
NOTTINGHAM (NG4 3AA)
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 February 2026
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Summary
Meds 2 U is excited to offer a motivated and enthusiastic individual the opportunity to begin their career in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector. We are an online pharmacy seeking someone to join our team as an Apprentice Dispensary Assistant and gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional, fast-paced environment.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
9.00am- 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 13 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
- Assist in the dispensing of medication and prescription preparation (once trained)
- Scanning, emailing, barcoding prescriptions
- Provide excellent customer service over the phone to GP’s and clients
- Order, receive, and store pharmaceutical stock accurately and efficiently
- Process incoming prescriptions and order new prescriptions when required
- Assemble blister packs under supervision
- Label prescriptions in compliance with regulatory standards
- Safely dispose of expired or unused medicines following proper procedures
- Monitor and manage stock levels, replenishing supplies as needed
- Clean and organise stock areas, ensuring a tidy and professional workspace
- · Verify incoming supplies, checking quantities against orders and reporting shortages
- Maintain high standards for quality, health and safety, and customer service
- Use specialist computer software to ensure product levels and medication are stocked
- Complete all required training and professional development as part of the apprenticeship
- Undertake other duties reasonably expected within the scope of the role
Where you'll work
11 CARLTON BUSINESS CENTRE
CARLTON
NOTTINGHAM
NG4 3AA
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
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
- English (grade Grades 9-3 (or A*-D))
- Maths (grade Grades 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
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Adaptable
- Time management
Other requirements
Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours.
About this employer
Meds2U is an NHS-approved dispensing pharmacy based in Nottingham, with over 15 years of experience in both community and hospital pharmacy. We understand the demands of busy lives and strive to provide a professional, seamless service that goes above and beyond—all from the comfort of your home. Our pharmacy works directly with your NHS GP to manage repeat prescriptions, ensuring a hassle-free process. We dispense and deliver both private and NHS prescriptions across Nottingham and nationwide, utilizing a blend of friendly, reliable delivery drivers and efficient postal services. At Meds 2 U, your health and convenience are our priority.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship if there is capacity
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017419.
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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)