Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice (Woodside Pharmacy t/a Telpharm Ltd)

TELPHARM LIMITED

Telford (TF7 5QZ)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 9 October 2026)

Posted on 24 September 2026

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Summary

This is a serious first step into a healthcare career, not a stopgap job. Over 18 months we will invest significant time and money in training you, and in return we need someone who genuinely wants to build a career in community pharmacy.

• Wage:

  £15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
• Hours: Days to be confirmed 9am- 5pm

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 19 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

The right person is someone who:

• Wants to work in pharmacy specifically — not just "any job in healthcare"
• Is ready to commit to the full 18-month programme and see it through
• Will study at home to hit coursework deadlines, alongside working full-time
• Turns up reliably, on time, every day — a pharmacy cannot open a dispensary short-staffed
• Is comfortable being the person a patient trusts with something personal

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

• Prepare and dispense prescription medication accurately, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist
• Support the pharmacist in delivering NHS and private clinical services safely and effectively
• Learn to interpret and process prescriptions in line with legal and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and help manage repeat prescriptions and medication synchronisation
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures, spot when something does not look right, and escalate it
• Work alongside GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to support good patient outcomes
• Keep your clinical knowledge and mandatory training current

Stock and retail

• Manage stock levels — ordering, receiving, checking in and organising medicines, OTC products and healthcare lines
• Build working relationships with wholesalers and help us buy well
• Keep shelves stocked, labelled and in date, and remove expired or recalled products in line with guidance
• Set up promotional displays and seasonal health campaigns
• Carry out stock audits
• Help the team hit daily and weekly NHS and private service targets

Shop floor and daily operations

• Support opening and closing procedures, cash handling and till reconciliation
• Keep the shop floor clean, tidy and well presented
• Unpack deliveries, restock shelves and keep storage areas organised
• Work with the rest of the team to keep the workflow moving during busy periods

Customer service

• Greet every customer warmly and deal with enquiries patiently and professionally
• Give sound, appropriate advice on OTC medicines and health products, referring to the pharmacist when needed
• Process transactions accurately on the pharmacy's POS system
• Resolve complaints and concerns calmly, and know when to bring in a colleague
• Explain to patients how to use their medicines correctly, and promote the services we offer

Social media champion

This is a real part of the job, not an afterthought. You will be our voice online:

• Take ownership of our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok presence, posting regularly and consistently
• Create simple, engaging content — short videos, photos, stories — that shows what we do and who we are
• Promote our NHS and private services, seasonal campaigns (flu, travel clinic, weight management) and new product lines
• Monitor comments and messages, respond promptly and politely, and pass anything clinical straight to the pharmacist
• Help grow and keep our local following, and flag reviews — good or bad — to the team

Work within GPhC and ASA rules at all times: no patient images or information, no photographs of prescriptions or the dispensary, and nothing published without a pharmacist's sign-off where it touches on medicines or health claims.

Where you'll work

Park Lane Centre
Park Lane
Telford
TF7 5QZ

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)

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

Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)

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
• Confident
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
• Friendly and approachable

Other requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK
• Not currently enrolled in full-time education or another government-funded training programme (an apprenticeship eligibility requirement)
• No existing qualification at Level 2 or above in pharmacy services

Desirable

• GCSE grade 4 or above in Science
• Previous customer-facing or retail experience of any kind

About this employer

Woodside Pharmacy is a friendly independent community pharmacy serving the Woodside area of Telford. We are a small, close-knit team who know our patients by name — many of them have used us for years. We deliver NHS and private clinical services alongside day-to-day dispensing, and we are growing the range of care we offer to our community.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Contract 12-18 months
• Can lead to a more permanent role within the dispensary

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055248.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 9 October 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.