Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

Pleasley Pharmacy

Mansfield (NG19 7TA)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 May 2026

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Summary

Pleasley Pharmacy is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant. The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication; gaining key skills and assisting customers on the counter.

Wage

£12,480 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
Full range of shifts between the pharmacy opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 25 June 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

Pleasley Pharmacy, based in Mansfield, is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector.

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

6 Poplar Drive
Pleasley
Mansfield
NG19 7TA

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

  • 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:

Maths and English (grade 9-4 / C)

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

At Pleasley Pharmacy we care about the community we serve. We pride ourselves on well-trained and qualified pharmacists who are eager to give advice, treat and also dispense prescriptions.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for ongoing employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033960.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 18 June 2026 at 11:59pm)