Pharmacy Service Assistant Apprentice (Level 2)

PILL ROOM LTD

LICHFIELD (WS14 9JU)

Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 September 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity to start a career in community pharmacy.  You will join our friendly pharmacy team in Whittington while completing a level 2 Pharmacy Service Assistant apprenticeship.  Full training and support will be provided.

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
Monday 9-4 1 hour lunch Tuesday 9-6 1 hour lunch Wed 9-4 Thursday: 9-6 1 hour lunch Friday: 2pm-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm every alternative Saturday

30 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 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

Serving customers and providing friendly, professional service
• Receiving prescriptions and assisting with dispensing under supervision
• Selecting, labelling and preparing medicines under supervision
• Ordering, receiving and putting away stock
• Checking stock levels and expiry dates
• Using the pharmacy computer system
• Maintaining confidentiality and following pharmacy procedures
• Keeping the pharmacy and dispensary organised
• Working with the pharmacist and pharmacy team to support patients

Where you'll work

13B MAIN STREET
WHITTINGTON
LICHFIELD
WS14 9JU

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

PILL ROOM LTD is a community pharmacy committed to providing high-quality, safe and professional pharmacy services to the local community. We support patients with their prescriptions, medicines and healthcare needs while delivering friendly and confidential customer service. Our team works together to ensure medicines are supplied safely and accurately and that patients receive appropriate advice and support. We provide a supportive working environment where staff can develop their knowledge, skills and experience within the pharmacy sector. As an employer, we are committed to training and developing our team and providing apprentices with practical experience and guidance throughout their qualification.

https://www.whittingtonpharmacyonline.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Level 3 Pharmacy technician

Progression to Hospital setting

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053184.

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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)