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Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice

Pleasley Pharmacy · Mansfield · posted 23 July 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
11 August 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
1

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Werrington Pharmacy, based in Stoke-on-Trent, is offering a hard-working and enthusiastic candidate an opportunity to work in the pharmacy sector. 

If you are passionate about pursuing a career in the pharmacy sector, this role is a fantastic opportunity with great potential.

Main duties include:

  • Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
  • Receiving prescriptions and ordering prescriptions
  • Making up blister packs
  • Dispensing once trained
  • Labelling of prescriptions
  • Liaising with customers over the phone and face to face
  • Duping and disposing of medicines
  • Managing stock levels, replenishing and cleaning sales areas
  • Receive incoming supplies, verify quantities against orders and inform supervisor of stock needs and shortages
  • Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
  • To utilise specialist product knowledge when required
  • To maintain a clean and tidy working environment
  • To complete compulsory training as required
  • To carry out other duties which naturally fall within the reasonable expectations of the role

Your training

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0

BTEC Level 2 in the Practice & Principles for Pharmacy Support Staff. Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English and maths if required.

Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit for an End Point Assessment. Please refer to the above link for more information.

Where it leads

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to progress to Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice either at this employer (if offered) or by finding another pharmacy placement elsewhere

About Pleasley Pharmacy

At Werrington Pharmacy we care about the community we serve. We pride ourselves on well-trained and qualified pharmacists who are eager to give advice, treat and also dispense prescriptions.

Things to consider

  • Please note that this employer will only interview candidates that have a minimum GCSE grade 4/C/Level 2 pass in English & maths
  • Although a question is asked at the end about how you will travel to work, a driving licence and your own vehicle are not required for this apprenticeship

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 6 Poplar Drive, Pleasley, Mansfield, NG19 7TA

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