Pharmacy Assistant level 2 Apprentice

MEDICHEM WIBSEY LIMITED

BRADFORD (BD6 1TD)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 24 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 November 2025

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Summary

As an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy while completing your apprenticeship training. Working under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals.

• Wage:

  £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Hands-on training and mentoring from experienced pharmacy professionals Career development opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship Supportive and inclusive working environment

• Training course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
• Hours: 35 Hours per week. Over 7 days

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 December 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 1 month

• 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

As an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy while completing your apprenticeship training. Working under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals, you will help ensure the safe, efficient, and effective supply of medicines and healthcare advice to our customers. You will gain practical experience in dispensing, stock management, and customer service, while also working towards your Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.

Training and Development:

Actively participate in the Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship programme in coordination with the training provider and under the guidance of the pharmacy team.
Complete all required coursework, assessments, and training modules in line with the apprenticeship framework.

Dispensing and Pharmacy Operations:

• Assist in the selection, labelling, and dispensing of pharmaceutical products in accordance with prescriptions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and professional requirements at all times.
• Support the accurate and timely processing of NHS and private prescriptions.
• Participate in monthly NHS prescription submissions to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to the accuracy of purchasing, dispensing and endorsing to maximise reimbursement.

Customer Service and Advice:

• Deliver high standards of customer service, responding to general health and OTC (over-the-counter) enquiries.
• Use approved protocols and your knowledge to recommend suitable products and advise on their correct use.
• Provide information on leading a healthy lifestyle and refer customers to the pharmacist where appropriate.

Stock and Inventory Management:

• Receive and check deliveries, sort and store stock in line with SOPs.
• Ensure appropriate storage and handling of all medicines and products.
• Assist in stock control activities, including maintaining adequate stock levels and expiry date management.
   

Healthcare Services Support:

• Help prepare Monitored Dosage Systems (MDS) and support services to care homes and other care settings.
• Work with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of patient care, particularly across primary and secondary care.

 

Administrative and General Duties:

• Operate the till and card machines, maintaining accurate cash handling practices.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and security in both the retail and dispensary areas.
• Keep up to date with product knowledge, industry news, and training resources.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by line management to support the smooth running of the pharmacy.

Where you'll work

WIBSEY MEDICAL CENTRE
FAIR ROAD
BRADFORD
BD6 1TD

Training

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

Training provider

IMPACT FUTURES 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

Actively participate in the Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship programme in coordination with the training provider and under the guidance of the pharmacy team.
Complete all required coursework, assessments, and training modules in line with the apprenticeship framework. This may include Functional Skills in English and maths.

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Essential Skills and Attributes: Willingness to learn and a strong commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions. A caring and empathetic attitude towards customers and patients. Basic numeracy, literacy, and IT skills. This role is dependent on successful enrolment onto an approved apprenticeship programme and is subject to eligibility checks.

About this employer

At Medichem, we offer a wide range of pharmaceutical products. We believe in offering a caring, personal service for all our customers, and we'll share our knowledge with you to ensure you are getting the right service.

After this apprenticeship

Upon sucessful completion of the Level 2, the right candidate could move onto the Level 3 Pharmacy techinician.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IMPACT FUTURES TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350515.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 24 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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