Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
ASHWORTH PHARMACY LTD
WEST MIDLANDS (B67 6NX)
Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 August 2026
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Summary
The Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship equips learners with the skills and knowledge to support the safe delivery of pharmacy services. Apprentices develop expertise in customer service, stock management, dispensing support, and medicines supply while working in a pharmacy setting and earning 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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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm and Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm.
Working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Assisting customers with prescriptions and general enquiries
- Supporting the dispensing of medicines under supervision
- Ordering, receiving and managing pharmacy stock
- Checking and storing deliveries safely and accurately
- Maintaining accurate pharmacy records and documentation
- Promoting healthcare services and healthy living advice
- Processing sales and handling payments
- Ensuring the pharmacy is clean, organised and compliant with regulations
- Supporting the pharmacy team with day-to-day operations
- Following confidentiality, health and safety, and safeguarding procedures
Where you'll work
211A QUEENS ROAD
SMETHWICK
WARLEY
WEST MIDLANDS
B67 6NX
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
This apprenticeship is delivered 100% remotely, allowing apprentices to complete their training and attend all learning sessions online while gaining practical experience in the workplace. Dedicated tutor support is provided throughout the programme via virtual meetings, online resources, and regular progress reviews.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
About this employer
Ashworth Pharmacy & Health Clinic is a well-established, independent community pharmacy in Smethwick, dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services and exceptional patient care. The pharmacy provides a wide range of NHS and private services, including Pharmacy First, vaccinations, blood pressure checks, smoking cessation support, and medicines management. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, apprentices will gain valuable hands-on experience in dispensing support, customer service, stock management, and the day-to-day operations of a busy community pharmacy while helping to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, apprentices can progress into a permanent Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispensing Assistant role. They may also choose to continue their professional development by undertaking the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, leading to increased responsibilities and career opportunities within community, hospital, or primary care pharmacy settings.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Tess Harris
tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046196.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)