Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

SCOPE EARLY YEARS LTD

Preston (PR4 2AU)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 September 2025

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Summary

Are you passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in people's lives? Get ready for an exhilarating opportunity as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice! Embark on a dynamic learning journey, working alongside experienced pharmacists and a supportive team, gaining the skills to thrive in the pharmaceutical world.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
No Weekends.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

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

What You'll Do:

  • Provide exceptional customer service, assisting and guiding clients with a warm smile.
  • Play a key role in dispensing medications, ensuring safety and precision.
  • Master inventory management, keeping our pharmacy stocked and organised.
  • Label and package medications with precision and care.
  • Become a medication expert, learning about their uses and effects.
  • Safeguard compliance and safety standards to protect our community's well-being.
  • Embrace teamwork, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver excellence.
  • Elevate your career with continuous professional development.

Where you'll work

14 Moor Street
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2AU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BRIGHT BEES NURSERY LTD

Training course

Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

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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 training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Eligibility for apprenticeship:

  • Must have the right to work and a have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Should not be enroled in full-time education elsewhere.
  • Must be aged 16 years or older.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Dive into hands-on experience within a vibrant pharmacy setting. Receive mentorship from top-notch pharmacists and healthcare professionals. Unlock the potential for continued employment as a certified Pharmacy Dispenser. Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship is also available for those with experience. Discover the thrill of the pharmaceutical industry and its rewarding challenges.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, typical progression includes:

  • Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (leading to registration with the GPhC).
  • Roles like Dispensary/Counter Supervisor.
  • Working in hospital pharmacies, GP practices, or primary care networks.
  • Further training in medicines management or accuracy checking.
  • Long-term options include pharmacy management or studying to become a pharmacist.
  • It’s a great stepping stone for a long-term career in pharmacy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRIGHT BEES NURSERY LTD

Aysha Navsa

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342299.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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