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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

A P A (Leicester) LTD · 1a Longfellow Road · posted 18 September 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
23 November 2026
Closing date
16 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Dispensing of medication to patients
  • Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication
  • Check and monitor prescription slips
  • Health & safety responsibility
  • Rotation of stock
  • Use of patient record systems and use of smart cards
  • Data entry relating to medication
  • Labelling and dispensing
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Working within a team environment
  • Liaison with doctors, surgery and health professionals
  • Completion of apprenticeship work on time

Your training

  • Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required

Where it leads

  • Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship; A possible permanent position within the organisation

About A P A (Leicester) LTD

A pharmacy based in Leicester are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their small team of qualified professionals, as an Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCustomer care skillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4-9(A-C)) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4-9(A-C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Village Pharmacy Hub, 1a Longfellow Road, LE2 6BT

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