Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company REXALL CHEMIST LIMITED
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Provider HALESOWEN COLLEGE
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Location WV4 4AA
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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-2000060546
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Application Deadline Date 05/11/2026
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Start Date 16/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday - Friday 8.30am - 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm (You will work a minimum of 30-hours per week).
Brief Description
As a Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice at Rexall Chemist, you will gain hands-on experience supporting prescription dispensing, customer service, stock management, and pharmacy operations while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in a busy community pharmacy environment.
Training to be Provided
- Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
- 100% remote training
Future Prospects
After completing the Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, learners can progress into a Pharmacy Assistant or Dispensing Assistant role and may continue their development through a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, leading to increased responsibilities and career opportunities within pharmacy services.
Vacancy Detail
The successful apprentice will:
- Assist with the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions under appropriate supervision
- Provide excellent customer service to patients and members of the public
- Respond to customer enquiries and direct patients to appropriate pharmacy team members when necessary
- Support the sale and supply of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products within the limits of training and competence
- Receive, check, and store pharmaceutical stock and deliveries
- Assist with stock rotation and stock control procedures
- Process prescription requests and maintain accurate pharmacy records
- Carry out administrative duties relating to pharmacy services
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Follow all company policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection
- Work effectively as part of the pharmacy team
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements and assessments
The apprentice will work towards achieving the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
Training will include:
- Customer service in a pharmacy setting
- Dispensing support procedures
- Pharmacy stock management
- Healthcare products and services
- Professional communication skills
- Patient confidentiality and information governance
- Health and safety procedures
- Pharmacy legislation and regulations
- Teamworking and professional behaviours
Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and support from an approved apprenticeship training provider.