Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Introduction

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Kick-start your healthcare career with us! Join our friendly pharmacy team as an Apprentice — earn while you learn, gain hands-on experience, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

About the Employer

High Speed Pharmacy is a friendly pharmacy based in Timperley, combining the personal care of a traditional community pharmacy with the convenience of modern digital services — all delivered by a small, caring and supportive team.

What You'll Do

• Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice - Timperley.
• Start your career in healthcare — earn while you learn.
• Looking for a hands-on role where you'll help make a real difference to people's health, every single day? Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice and gain a nationally recognised qualification while getting paid.

About the role:

You'll support the day-to-day running of the pharmacy, working closely with the team to deliver a safe, efficient service. Alongside your role, you'll complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship — with full training and support provided every step of the way.

Key duties:

• Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision).
• Handling stock and deliveries, and keeping accurate records.
• Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and orders.
• Responding to patient queries.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality.
• Working as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to patients.

What we're looking for:

• A genuine interest in healthcare and helping people.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, punctuality and professionalism.
• Competent use of computers.

No previous pharmacy experience needed — full training provided.

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant
• Apprenticeship.
• Duration: Typically 15 months.
• Training: Delivered alongside your job through blended learning.
• Apprentices must be able to commit to their contracted working hours plus guided learning hours.

Why apply?

Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role.
Gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Build transferable skills and long-term career opportunities in pharmacy.

Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found — so don't wait to apply!

Training Outcome

On successful completion, you'll be well-placed to potentially progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship, take on a Dispensing Assistant role, or maybe move into more senior positions within the pharmacy.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4-9

Course Information

Course: Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9.00am- 6.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: I & F LIMITED