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Apprentice Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2)

Ashtree Pharmacy · Birmingham · posted 11 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
14 October 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Handling customer queries with confidence
  • Collection of prescription charges / checking patient exemption statements
  • Operation of efficient stock control appropriate to the needs of the dispensary with the objective of ensuring continuity of supply for patients and minimising wastage
  • Ensuring that drugs are received and stored in an appropriate manner in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions
  • Ensuring that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and maintaining the temperature control record / logbook
  • Ensuring that all dispensary equipment is kept clean and in good working order
  • Maintaining full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions
  • Ordering and unpacking drugs and dressings
  • Dispensing and checking repeat prescriptions and prescriptions from surgeries under the supervision of a dispenser
  • Taking orders for repeats and dealing with queries from district nurses and support staff
  • Using the computer to keep records up to date
  • Dealing with queries from patients regarding their prescriptions
  • Handling controlled drugs (and keeping a register)
  • Handling prescription money and operating / balancing the till
  • Assisting when required to meet targets in relation to the dispensing doctors' scheme 
  • Assisting in stock checks, control record / logbook

Your training

  • The standard includes a 20% off-the-job training requirement with Birmingham Metropolitan College
  • The off-the-job training will be delivered from Mathew Boulton College, Birmingham, on a day release basis
  • Apprentices are graded according to their performance in the EPA
  • Upon successful completion, the apprentice will achieve a Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 qualification

Where it leads

  • Potential progression onto the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship
  • Further progression may well be available in other areas within the Pharmacy sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

About Ashtree Pharmacy

A family run and busy pharmacy, servicing the community with help and advice on a variety of health matters. A friendly team with years of experience and knowledge, who are always welcoming and professional in their manner. This employer is always keen to develop their team of loyal staff and have engaged with BMet college over many years.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4/C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 1534 PERSHORE ROAD, STIRCHLEY, BIRMINGHAM, B30 2NW

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