Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Nightingale Pharmacy

Leeds (LS11 5NX)

Closes in 2 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 January 2026

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Summary

We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our online pharmacy in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Mon-Fri 9.00am-6.00pm (One hour unpaid lunch) Sat 9.00am-1.00pm on a rota If working Saturday you will get a day off during the week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 February 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

  • Dispensing of medication for patients
  • Check and monitor prescription slips
  • Health & safety responsibility
  • Rotation of stock
  • Use of patient record systems
  • Data entry relating to medication
  • Labelling and dispensing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Working within a team environment
  • Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
  • Completion of apprenticeship work on time

Where you'll work

Burton Row
Leeds
LS11 5NX

Training

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

Training provider

CAVITY DENTAL 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

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

  • Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • In-house training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Nightingale Pharmacy was established back in 2017 and is run by fully qualified pharmacists with the sole aim of providing a comprehensive healthcare solution at competitive prices in the convenience of your home. Since we have been established, we have been providing excellent customer service and satisfaction with over 90% of our customers shopping from us again and again.

https://www.nightingale-pharmacy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • A possible permanent position within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009373.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Sunday 8 February 2026 at 11:59pm)