Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
APC LABS LTD
9 ST.JAMES' ROAD (SO15 5FB)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 12 June 2026)
Posted on 13 May 2026
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Summary
SO15 5FB. We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 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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Mon to Fri 9 am till 5pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship – Compound Pharmacy [SOUTHAMPTON]
About the role
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of our specialist compounding pharmacy, working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure prescriptions are prepared, dispensed, and dispatched safely and accurately. This role is based within our online pharmacy operation and focuses on the preparation of bespoke medications tailored to individual patient prescriptions.
You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.
Key duties include:
- Supporting the dispensing and dispatching of prescriptions for our online pharmacy services
- Assisting with the preparation and compounding of bespoke medications on a named-patient basis against prescriptions (under supervision)
- Handling stock, deliveries, and maintaining accurate records
- Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and maintain patient information
- Responding to patient and customer queries via email and telephone
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and confidentiality
- Working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient service delivery
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine interest in healthcare, pharmacy, and precision-based medication preparation
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Basic IT and administrative skills
- No previous pharmacy experience is required, full training will be provided
Apprenticeship details:
- Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Duration: Typically 15 months - Training delivered alongside your role through blended learning
- This role is primarily non-patient facing, with customer queries managed via email and telephone. Any patient-facing elements required for the apprenticeship will be facilitated through a partner pharmacy
- Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours
Why apply?
- Earn while you learn in a specialist area of pharmacy
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Develop specialist skills within compounding and prescription services
- Build long-term career opportunities within the pharmacy sector
Where you'll work
9 ST.JAMES' ROAD
SO15 5FB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
I & F 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 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Non judgemental
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Team working
About this employer
Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
After this apprenticeship
This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
I & F LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031616.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 12 June 2026)
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