L2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship

Hyson Green Pharmacy

NOTTINGHAM (NG7 5JD)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 February 2026

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Summary

Hyson Green Pharmacy is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmaceutical health sciences sector as a Level 2 Apprentice Dispensary Assistant.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Wage

£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8/hour Minimum wage rates

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Hours
Between Monday – Friday : 9am - 9pm. Working hours will be fixed rota, will include one weekday finish at 9pm. Candidate will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays, Saturday hours are 5pm-9pm one in three Saturdays Total: 36 hours per week. Exact shifts TBC

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills assisting customers on the counter. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential

Main duties include:

  • Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
  • Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
  • Making up blister packs
  • Dispensing once trained
  • Labelling of prescriptions
  • Liaising with customers over the phone and face-to-face
  • Duping and disposing of medicines
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
  • Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
  • Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
  • To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
  • To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • To complete compulsory training as required
  • To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Where you'll work

50 GREGORY BOULEVARD
NOTTINGHAM
NG7 5JD

Training

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

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM 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

  • You will be required to attend the City Hub campus one Monday each month to join the other apprentices
  • During this session, you will receive work to complete over the month, which will then be marked with feedback provided
  • You will also have one-to-one reviews every 4–6 weeks via Teams, along with additional tasks set by your employer either on Teams or face to face
  • Review meetings with your assessor and employer will take place every 12 weeks, held either in person or via Teams

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3+)
  • Maths (grade 3+)

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

About this employer

Hyson Green Pharmacy is a well-established and busy community pharmacy located on the high street in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham. Serving a diverse local population, the pharmacy provides a wide range of essential healthcare services, including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medicines, health advice, and support for long-term conditions. Known for its friendly team and strong customer focus, Hyson Green Pharmacy is committed to supporting the wellbeing of local residents and delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare.established and busy community pharmacy located on the high street in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham. Serving a diverse local population, the pharmacy provides a wide range of essential healthcare services, including prescription dispensing, overthecounter medicines, health advice, and support for longterm conditions. Known for its friendly team and strong customer focus, Hyson Green Pharmacy is committed to supporting the wellbeing of quality healthcare.

Many of the staff have worked for the pharmacy for several years and our retention rate is reflected in the low turn over of staff.

This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to learn, thrive and build a successful career in pharmacy.

After this apprenticeship

  • Many of the staff have worked for the pharmacy for several years and our retention rate is reflected in the low turn over of staff
  • This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to learn, thrive and build a successful career in pharmacy

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015651.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 9 March 2026 at 11:59pm)