Pharmacy Apprentice

WEST WAY HEALTH LIMITED

STAFFORD (ST17 9YF)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 17 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 November 2025

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity for someone hardworking and eager to learn, to jump-start an exciting career in pharmacy. We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an Apprentice. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare field.

Wage

£13,348.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 09:00 - 17:30 (1 hour lunch). Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00.

34 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 11 December 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

Duties to include:

  • Servicing customers - selling over the counter medicines under supervision
  • Taking and handing out prescriptions, dispensing prescriptions
  • Promoting services
  • Cash handling
  • Ensuring cleanliness
  • Using computer systems
  • Receiving, checking, placing medication

Where you'll work

128 WEST WAY
STAFFORD
ST17 9YF

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)

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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

Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 2). 
Training will take place at the workplace – no need to travel to a college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade Grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Team working
  • Eager to learn
  • Honest
  • Reliable
  • Self motivated
  • Punctual
  • Positive
  • Hardworking

Other requirements

Study time will be provided during the week and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn.

About this employer

Welcome to West Way Pharmacy, your trusted local pharmacy in Stafford. Our friendly team provides expert advice, NHS and private prescriptions, repeat prescription services, vaccinations, and health checks. We’re here to support your wellbeing with professional care and a personal touch. Whether you need medication, health advice, or everyday essentials, you can count on us for reliable and friendly service. Visit West Way Pharmacy, Stafford — your health is our priority.

After this apprenticeship

A successful apprenticeship may lead to a full time permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

Apprenticeship Onboarding Team

Apprentice.Enquiries@buttercups.co.uk

01159374936

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349442.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 17 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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