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Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Avondale Pharmacy · Avondale St · posted 4 September 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
20 September 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 Avondale Pharmacy

A pharmacy based in Bolton 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.

Things to consider

  • If arriving by public transport please check times before applying

Skills they're looking for

Communication SkillsCustomer care skillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceSpeak Urdu or PunjabiTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Avondale St, BL14JP

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