Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Tower Court Pharmacy)
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Company Citywide Health
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Provider BRADFORD COLLEGE
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Location York, YO30 4WL
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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-2000062617
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Application Deadline Date 01/12/2026
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Start Date 07/12/2026
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Positions Available 2
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Working Week Monday to Friday from 9.00am- 5.30pm. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Start your career in healthcare with York’s leading independent pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst developing practical skills in a busy, modern community pharmacy, working alongside experienced pharmacists & dispensers to supporting patients with medication & healthcare advice.
Training to be Provided
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional skills, maths and English, if required
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship can lead to:
- Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
- Dispenser training
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
- Specialist healthcare service role
- Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business
Vacancy Detail
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:
During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:
- Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
- Preparing and labelling medication
- Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
- Ordering, receiving and managing stock
- Using pharmacy computer systems
- Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
- Learning about medicines and patient care
- Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
- You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team
Other Information
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and well organised
- Keen to learn new skills
- Interested in healthcare and helping people