L2 Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant
Manor Pharmacy - Halesowen
Halesowen (B62 8PY)
Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 May 2025
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Summary
A Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, helping you gain valuable skills in dispensing, customer service, and supporting pharmacists. Earn while you learn and start a rewarding career in healthcare with opportunities for future progression.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 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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9 am - 6:30 pm Mon-Fri
Sat - 9am - 2pm.
Hours to be agreed - max of 37.5 per week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 June 2025
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation, dispensing, and labelling of prescriptions
- Support the team in managing stock, including checking deliveries and rotating stock
- Provide a friendly and efficient service to customers and patients at the counter
- Respond to queries and offer advice on over-the-counter medicines (under supervision)
- Assist with administrative duties including maintaining patient records
- Ensure a clean and safe working environment at all times
- Support with the delivery of NHS and private services, such as flu vaccinations and health checks
- Undertake training modules and attend assessments as required by the apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
12 Manor Lane
Halesowen
B62 8PY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Your training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
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Your training plan
100% remote programme.
Online monthly lesson via Teams with assessor.
More training information
Halesowen College offers a diverse range of apprenticeships designed to blend practical, on-the-job training with classroom-based learning, providing students with valuable work experience and nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are available across various sectors, including healthcare, business, digital marketing, early years education, and pharmacy services. Typically, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours in college, ensuring a balanced approach to learning and professional development. These programs cater to individuals aged 16 and over, whether they are school leavers or current employees seeking formal qualifications. Halesowen College supports apprentices throughout their journey, offering guidance from experienced tutors and access to modern facilities, such as industry-standard IT suites, laboratories, and learning resources. This comprehensive support system equips apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen careers.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Before applying for a pharmacy apprenticeship, it's important to consider whether you have a genuine interest in healthcare and helping people. The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work accurately under pressure. You’ll be handling medicines and working in a regulated environment, so professionalism and responsibility are essential. Think about whether you're comfortable with both customer-facing tasks and behind-the-scenes duties like stock management and dispensing. Finally, be prepared to balance practical work with study, as apprenticeships involve completing coursework and assessments alongside your job.
About this company
Manor Pharmacy is a trusted, independent community pharmacy in the heart of Halesowen. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and healthcare services to our local community. As part of our growth and dedication to nurturing new talent, we are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our friendly and professional team.
After this apprenticeship
After completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, individuals can progress into a permanent role as a qualified Pharmacy Assistant within a community or hospital pharmacy. With experience, they may choose to advance their career by enrolling in a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship or qualification, leading to registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). This opens up further career opportunities, including roles in medicines management, hospital pharmacy services, or specialist technician positions. Some may also pursue additional training in areas such as dispensing accuracy checking, healthcare services, or move into supervisory or managerial roles within pharmacy.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Tess Harris
tessharris@halesowen.ac.uk
01216027777
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323049.
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Closes in 3 days (Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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