Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Pleasley Pharmacy
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Location: Stoke on Trent, ST9 0JS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000038784
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Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Full range of shifts between the pharmacy opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm. It includes working every other Saturday, but time off in the week will be given.
Brief Description
Werrington Pharmacy is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector as an Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant. The successful candidate will be assisting in the dispensing of medication, gaining key skills and assisting customers on the counter.
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0
BTEC Level 2 in the Practice & Principles for Pharmacy Support Staff. Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English and maths if required.
Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit for an End Point Assessment. Please refer to the above link for more information.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for ongoing employment.
Opportunity to progress to Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice either at this employer (if offered) or by finding another pharmacy placement elsewhere.
Vacancy Detail
Werrington Pharmacy, based in Stoke-on-Trent, is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector.
If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.
Main duties include:
- Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
- Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
- Making up blister packs
- Dispensing once trained
- Labelling of prescriptions
- Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
- Duping and disposing of medicines
- Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
- Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
- Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
- To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
- To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
- To complete compulsory training as required
- To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role
Other Information
Please note that this employer will only interview candidates that have a min GCSE grade 4/C/Level 2 pass in English & maths. Although a question is asked at the end about how you will travel to work, a driving licence and your own vehicle are not required for this apprenticeship.