Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2

Brighouse Pharmacy

Brighouse (HD6 1AS)

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

Posted on 13 February 2026

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Summary

Working in a busy pharmacy supporting our customers and learning hands on skills, whilst completing a level 2 apprenticeship - Pharmacy Services Assistant.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Weekdays, alternative Saturdays. Further shifts to be confirmed.

30 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Supporting the pharmacy team with day-to-day dispensary and stock tasks
  • Receiving, checking, and putting away stock under supervision
  • Picking, packing, and preparing items for dispensing and delivery
  • Maintaining accurate records using pharmacy computer systems
  • Monitoring expiry dates and rotating stock correctly
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation
  • Following SOPs to support patient safety and data protection
  • Working as part of the pharmacy team to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Communicating politely and professionally with colleagues and customers
  • Completing apprenticeship training tasks and workplace learning

Where you'll work

24 Church Lane
Brighouse
HD6 1AS

Training

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

Training provider

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

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

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills

About this employer

Dispensing pharmacy supporting the community to order medicines and health products online and get it doorstep delivered.

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunities to progress further for the right applicant
     
     

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014742.

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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)

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