Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Location: ALRAHI & SINGH LTD, CLEVELAND (TS25 5SA)

Salary: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

Hours:

• Mon-Fri: 0900-1730
• Sat: 0990-1400
• 40 hours a week

Start Date: Friday 23 October 2026

Duration: 1 year 3 months

Positions Available: 1

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Key Duties

• 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

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE in: Maths (grade 4), English (grade 4)

Training

Training Provider: I & F LIMITED

Training Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Training Schedule: Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

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