Pharmacy Dispenser Apprentice (Orderline Ltd t/a Church Pharmacy)
Order Line Ltd T/A Church Pharmacy
Loughborough (LE11 5GU)
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026)
Posted on 12 October 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in starting a career in pharmacy. You will support the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions, help patients and customers, assist with stock control, and complete appropriate training while working under the supervision of experienced pharmacy professionals.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
from £16,640.00 based on 40 hours per week
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 10am to 6.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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4
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
- Assist with receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
- Accurately assemble medicines ready for final checking by the team.
- Use the pharmacy computer system to produce labels, update patient records and support prescription processing.
- Refer medication queries, prescription issues, patient concerns or potential errors to the pharmacist or supervisor.
- Support the safe handout of prescriptions in line with workplace procedures.
- Provide polite, professional and helpful service to patients and customers.
- Answer general queries within the limits of the role and refer clinical or complex questions to the pharmacist.
- Receive, check, put away and rotate stock deliveries.
- Support expiry date checking, stock control, ordering and returns.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment.
- Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality rules.
- Report near misses, incidents, dispensing errors or concerns in line with company procedures.
- Complete all required training, coursework and workplace assessments within agreed timescales.
- Work as part of the wider pharmacy team to support safe, efficient and patient-focused pharmacy services.
Where you'll work
7 Prince William Road
Loughborough
LE11 5GU
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
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Numeracy skills
- Willing to learn new systems
- Ability to follow instructions
- Customer service skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Willing to learn and develop
- Careful and accurate
- Honest and trustworthy
- Professional and respectful
- Friendly and approachable
- Calm under pressure
- Patient-focused
- Able to ask for help
- To maintain confidentiality
Other requirements
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
- Positive attitude towards training and feedback.
- Responsible and safety-conscious.
- Ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
- Confidence using a computer and IT systems, with a willingness to learn new systems.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in pharmacy, healthcare, retail or customer service.
- IT or administration experience.
Applicants without formal qualifications may still be considered if they can demonstrate suitable literacy, numeracy, communication skills and a willingness to complete the required training.
About this employer
Founded in 2005 by a doctor and a pharmacist, Church Pharmacy was born from a shared belief: healthcare professionals deserve a pharmacy partner who truly understands the pressures of clinical practice and who delivers more than products.
With decades of experience behind us, we’ve grown into one of the UK’s most trusted pharmaceutical and aesthetic distributors, operating from our headquarters in Loughborough and a branch in Central London near Harley Street.
We’re proud to support:
Doctors, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals, Independent prescribers and clinics, Pharmacies, GPs, and aesthetic professionals.
Patient, Pharmacy & Clinical Services - providing a patient-led healthcare service, from blood tests to medicated weight loss, we have the experts to support you when it's needed most.
Care Homes - with a dedicated team providing services to residential and nursing homes. Alongside supplying medications in compliance aids, we also provide advice and support to residents and staff within care homes, and conducting biannual audits, training, and visits from our lead pharmacist to aid managers to be more successful in their CQC inspections.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Temporary, as per apprenticeship length.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BUTTERCUPS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058589.
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Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026)
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