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Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Tower Court Pharmacy)

Citywide Health · Oakdale Road · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
1 August 2026
Positions
2

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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:

  • Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
  • Preparing and labelling medication
  • Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
  • Ordering, receiving and managing stock
  • Using pharmacy computer systems
  • Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
  • Learning about medicines and patient care
  • Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
  • You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team

Your training

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
  • An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
  • Functional skills, maths and English, if required

Where it leads

This apprenticeship can lead to:

  • Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
  • Dispenser training
  • Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
  • Specialist healthcare service role
  • Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business

About Citywide Health

Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.

Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.

We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.

Things to consider

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Reliable and well organised
  • Keen to learn new skills
  • Interested in healthcare and helping people

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsLogicalTeam workingPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Citywide Health - Tower Court Pharmacy, 1 Tower Court, Oakdale Road, York, YO30 4WL

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