Apprentice Dispenser

PHARMACY PLUS HEALTH LIMITED

Castleford (WF10 2QP)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 March 2026

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Summary

This Level 2 apprenticeship is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting a career in pharmacy. You’ll work in a real pharmacy setting while gaining the skills and knowledge to support safe and effective handling of medicines as part of a professional team.

Wage

£12,960 a year

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 5pm, may work evenings.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 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

You’ll learn to support:

  • The supply, preparation and assembly of medicines.
  • Assist with stock control.
  • Handle customer enquiries.
  • Follow pharmacy law, SOPs and safety requirements.
  • You will work under supervision while developing core pharmacy service skills.

Where you'll work

Tieve Tara Medical Centre
Park Dale
Castleford
WF10 2QP

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; there is no need to travel to a college.

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

Other requirements

Work involves standing for long periods, handling stock, following detailed procedures, and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy at all times.

About this employer

Our vision is to transform community pharmacy from a primarily dispensing focus to a service- led role. In combination with our parent company HubRx we will liberate the pharmacy team from the daily dispensing to focus on delivering clinical services to patients.

This is an exciting time to join our new business as we transform pharmacy. By shifting the emphasis away from dispensing and retail, we will turn our pharmacies into the destination of choice for patients seeking consultations and treatment for everyday health conditions.

http://www.pharmacyplushealth.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent opportunity as a Qualified Dispenser. Potential to progress to L3 Pharmacy Technician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

Apprentice.Enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019048.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)