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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

Elmfield Trading LTD · 60 Horsley Hill Square · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
1

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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - (South Shields).

About the role:

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service.

You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

Key duties include:

  • Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
  • Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
  • Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
  • Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health and safety and confidentiality
  • Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

What we’re looking for:

  • A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
  • Reliable, punctual and professional
  • Basic IT skills
  • No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided

Apprenticeship details:

  • Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Duration: Typically 15 months
  • Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning
  • Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours

Why apply?

  • Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Your training

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Where it leads

This is an exciting role that will include engaging with customers and clients to provide prescription counter services, advice, housekeeping duties such as stock rotation and stock replenishment, helping to deliver a variety of public health services whilst gaining a pharmacy qualification.

About Elmfield Trading LTD

We are a group of family-owned independent pharmacies based in the North of England. The group is owned and ran by pharmacists, so we understand how important providing amazing patient care is and we are here to provide you and your family with the best and most friendly healthcare services that you deserve. Whatever your health problem or question, however big or small, we may be able to help.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Horsley Hill Pharmacy, 60 Horsley Hill Square, NE34 6RF

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