L2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice
Brutons Pharmacy (Childs Avenue)
Bilston (WV14 9XB)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 September 2026
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Summary
Start your career in pharmacy with a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship. You’ll gain practical experience in a pharmacy, develop essential skills in dispensing and customer service, and work towards a recognised qualification while earning a wage.
- 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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9am - 6:30pm - Monday to Friday
You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 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
- Serving customers and patients professionally and courteously
- Receiving and processing prescriptions
- Supporting the preparation and dispensing of medicines
- Labelling and assembling prescription items accurately
- Ordering, receiving and storing medicines and stock
- Checking stock levels and expiry dates
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised pharmacy
- Handling customer enquiries and signposting appropriately
- Supporting the pharmacy team with general administrative duties
- Following pharmacy procedures, confidentiality and health & safety requirements
- Working towards your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification while gaining valuable on-the-job experience
Where you'll work
128 Childs Avenue
Bilston
WV14 9XB
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 – all college-based learning and tutorials are completed online, allowing you to gain your qualification while working in the pharmacy.
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Brutons Pharmacy is a friendly community pharmacy based in Coseley, providing a range of pharmacy services to local patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive pharmacy team, gain valuable hands-on experience and develop your skills while working towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship.
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, you can progress within community or hospital pharmacy, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience. You may also be able to progress onto a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, subject to the employer and entry requirements.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Tess Harris
tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052805.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11:59pm)