Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

SUPERDRUG

Update date : Oct 14, 2026

Country : United Kingdom

Region : South East

County : Berkshire

Town : READING

Category : Retail

Contract type : Internship

Availability : Part time

Job description

Start Your Pharmacy Career with Superdrug - No Experience Needed!

Location: Reading

Hours: 14 hours per week, 5 hours on a Wednesday and 9 hours on a Saturday.

Salary: Up to £13.15 per hour, depending on age

Are you looking to kickstart a career in healthcare but don't have experience? At Superdrug, we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. Join us as a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant and learn on the job while working towards becoming a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser. With over 200 pharmacies and 90+ health clinics across the UK, we're proud to offer accessible, high quality healthcare and you could be part of it!

Why Choose Superdrug?

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Real-time earnings tracking with Stream
• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated person
• Discounted services including Online Doctor
• Access to Aviva Digicare Workplace+ for you and your family - including Digital GP, mental health consultations, and annual health checks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting the pharmacy team with counter sales and stock replenishment
• Providing friendly, attentive service to customers and patients
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and merchandising
• Learning on the job and undertaking a Healthcare Assistant course
• Progressing towards a Pharmacy Dispenser qualification over time

We're Looking For:

• No prior experience required - just a passion for healthcare and customer service
• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• No prior experience required - just a passion for healthcare and customer service
• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  
  Hours: 14 hours per week, 5 hours on a Wednesday and 9 hours on a Saturday.
Salary: Up to £13.15 per hour, depending on age Are you looking to kickstart a career in healthcare but don't have experience? At Superdrug, we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. Join us as a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant and learn on the job while working towards becoming a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser. With over 200 pharmacies and 90+ health clinics across the UK, we're proud to offer accessible, high quality healthcare and you could be part of it! Why Choose Superdrug?
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Real-time earnings tracking with Stream
• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated person
• Discounted services including Online Doctor
• Access to Aviva Digicare Workplace+ for you and your family - including Digital GP, mental health consultations, and annual health checks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
What You'll Be Doing: Supporting the pharmacy team with counter sales and stock replenishment Providing friendly, attentive service to customers and patients Maintaining high standards of presentation and merchandising Learning on the job and undertaking a Healthcare Assistant course Progressing towards a Pharmacy Dispenser qualification over time