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Osbon Pharmacy- Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
HERMAN TRADING LTD
Staines (TW19 7HT)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 November 2026)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Summary
As an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy while completing your apprenticeship training. Working under the supervision of registered pharmacy professionals.
Wage
£16,640 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: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, 40 hours a week.
Start date: Friday 20 November 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
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 authorized 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 users 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
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Requirements
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- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
About this Employer
Upon successful completion of the level 2, there may be the opportunity to progress to the level 3 for the right candidate.
After this Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: TEND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057575.
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