Level 2 Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant
St Peters Chemist
Worcester (WR5 3TA)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 July 2026
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Summary
A Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship develops the skills to support the safe supply of medicines, manage stock, assist customers, maintain records, and work as part of a pharmacy team while gaining practical experience and a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£12,480 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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Opening times:
9.00am - 6.00pm, Monday - Friday.
9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday.
You will work a minimum of 30 hours.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 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
Job Description – Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while developing practical skills in a busy pharmacy environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the safe preparation and dispensing of prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Provide excellent customer service and support patients with general enquiries
- Receive, check, store, and manage pharmaceutical stock and deliveries
- Maintain accurate records and ensure patient confidentiality is upheld
- Keep the pharmacy clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety procedures
- Support the pharmacy team with daily administrative and operational tasks
- Learn about medicines, pharmacy procedures, and relevant legislation as part of the apprenticeship programme
Person Specification:
- Friendly, reliable, and eager to learn
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Committed to completing the apprenticeship qualification
- A keen interest in healthcare and helping others
Where you'll work
Unit 3-4
St. Peters Drive
Worcester
WR5 3TA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
100% remote delivery on training.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
St Peters Chemist is a friendly, independent community pharmacy based in the Tesco shopping complex in St Peters, Worcester. We are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and excellent customer care to our local community. Alongside dispensing NHS and private prescriptions, we provide a range of clinical services including Pharmacy First, vaccinations, contraception services, and health advice. Our supportive team is passionate about developing future pharmacy professionals, making this an excellent place to begin a rewarding career in healthcare.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion, apprentices can progress to a qualified Pharmacy Assistant role, undertake a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, or pursue further training in healthcare. The skills gained also provide opportunities to progress into supervisory or specialist pharmacy roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Tess Harris
tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041052.
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Closes in 13 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)