Pharmacy Services Apprentice

Crossflatts Pharmacy

BINGLEY (BD16 2EZ)

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 May 2026

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Summary

Crossflatts Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic person to join their team and assist in the day to day running of the business. They will be helping with the dispensing and stocking of medicine and pharmacy supplies. If this sounds like the role for you, then please apply today!

Wage

£16,640 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
Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 6.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team providing over the counter and prescription pharmaceutical services to the local community. 

Helping with day-to-day tasks, such as consultations, dispensing medicine and general admin, the suitable candidate will be spending their time in both the shop-front retail and dispensary sides of the pharmacy.

Other tasks may include:

  • Operating the cash till
  • Merchandising
  • Reacting to incoming internet and phone enquiries
  • Use of the computer and the pharmacy specific software
  • Handling and unpacking orders
  • Stock management
  • Date-checking of stock and processing prescriptions

Where you'll work

30 KEIGHLEY ROAD
BINGLEY
BD16 2EZ

Training

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

Training provider

BRADFORD 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

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace
  • There will be an (EPA) end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9 - 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Crossflatts Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy that provides expert advice on a wide range healthcare needs. They have been serving the local community for many years. An NHS registered pharmacy, its staff provide both over-the-counter and prescription services.

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the intermediate apprenticeship, individuals will have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the advanced apprenticeship, they may also be offered full-time employment by the employer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Kelli Brown

k.brown@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

01274088077

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031273.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 11:59pm)