Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship

A&A MEDIPHARM LIMITED

Slough (SL1 7DE)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 24 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a Pharmacy Services Apprentice to help us build up our newly opened pharmacy. Candidates will have the opportunity to work alongside vastly experienced pharmacists and counter staff in order to develop their skills. This course offers the opportunity to work within our dispensary.

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
Monday to Friday 11.00-18.00 (includes 1 hour unpaid break).

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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

Managing the front of house and dispensary tasks in the pharmacy such as:

  • Dispensing prescriptions and supply of management
  • Filing of all prescriptions to collect
  • Stock management when receiving medication deliveries from wholesalers
  • Customer Service: Greeting patients, answering routine queries in person or over the phone, and referring complex medical issues to the pharmacist.
  • Provision of health care advice

Where you'll work

Pharmacy Burnham Health Centre
Minniecroft Road
Slough
SL1 7DE

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 Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college.

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Resilience
  • Punctuality

Other requirements

Majority of working day will require you standing up, no mobile phone usage (unless for emergency use), you will be provided training time.

About this employer

We are a new community pharmacy business who have taken over an existing pharmacy site. Between management, we have nearly 20 years of pharmacy experience.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to become full-time staff in the pharmacy, chance to complete pharmacy technician course.

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 VAC2000017562.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026