Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Health Check Pharmacy
BRADFORD (BD7 1PS)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2026
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the 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
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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 - Friday (Hours to be discussed at interview).
37 hours 30 minutes 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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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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff
- Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
- Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
- Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
- Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
- Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service
Where you'll work
127 GREAT HORTON ROAD
BRADFORD
BD7 1PS
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)
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
More training information
College or training organisation
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
- Pharmacy services assistant
- Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))
- Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - 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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
A team that knows the community,
Our pharmacists and support staff live and work locally. We take the time to listen, explain your options in plain English, and make sure you leave feeling looked after.
Getting help with your health shouldn't be complicated. Whether you need advice on a common condition, a travel vaccination or a routine health check, our team is here to help — clearly, calmly and close to home.
Under NHS Pharmacy First, our pharmacists can assess and treat a range of everyday conditions without a GP appointment. For private services, you'll be seen in a dedicated consultation room by a qualified clinician who takes the time to explain your options.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Pharmacy Technicians Level 3 course is also available at Bradford College.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Kelli Brown
k.brown@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
01274 088077
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060322.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm)