Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2
Nene Valley Surgery
KETTERING (NN14 4QL)
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
Posted on 14 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Nene Valley Surgery as a Pharmacy Services Assistant apprentice, gaining a Level 2 qualification through Buttercups. Learn dispensing, stock management and patient care while gaining practical experience. This is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and start a career in healthcare with full support from our team.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Hours will between the hours of 9am - 6pm on a rota basis.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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 apprentice will support the dispensary team with preparing prescriptions, labelling medicines, managing stock, checking expiry dates and maintaining accurate records. They will learn to follow dispensary procedures, maintain patient confidentiality and provide a helpful, professional service, with all duties carried out under appropriate supervision while completing their training.
Where you'll work
NENE VALLEY SURGERY
GREEN LANE
THRAPSTON
KETTERING
NN14 4QL
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
The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship through Buttercups Training Ltd, combining on-the-job learning within our dispensary with structured training, tutor support and assessments. They will develop practical skills under supervision and complete off-the-job training alongside their usual duties.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Nene Valley Surgery is a purpose-built dispensing practice located in Thrapston, just off the A14. The building opened in 1996 and serves a population of approximately 7,000 patients.
Our current GP team consists of: • 2 full-time GPs • 1 long-term locum GP
The clinical team is supported by: • A Clinical Pharmacist • 2 Nurse Practitioners • 2 Treatment Room Nurses • 1 Nursing Associate • A First Contact Physiotherapist • A Paramedic Home Visiting Service • Daily Paediatric Nurse Clinics • A Social Prescriber • Care Coordinators supporting care home residents and elderly, frail patients
We provide medical care to two residential care homes with a total of 97 residents.
The management and administrative team includes: • A Practice Manager, supported by a Deputy Practice Manager • 6 Care Navigators • 1 Medical Secretary
Our on-site dispensary team includes: • 2 Dispensers • 1 Pharmacy Technician, who is also the Dispensary Manager.
https://www.nenevalleysurgery.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free Parking
Access to an employee discounts and perks platform offering savings on shopping, leisure, travel and everyday purchases.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion, the apprentice may progress to a qualified Pharmacy Services Assistant role, with opportunities to gain further experience, undertake additional training or progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, subject to entry requirements and available opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Nene Valley Surgery
Stephanie Mitchell
stephanie.mitchell25@nhs.net
01832732456
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059101.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026