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Pharmacy Services Apprentice

Brighouse Pharmacy · Brighouse · posted 11 September 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1

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The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team providing over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical services to the local community. 

Helping with day-to-day tasks, such as consultations, dispensing medicine and general admin, the suitable candidate will be spending their time in both the shopfront retail and dispensary sides of the pharmacy.

Other tasks may include;

  • Provide a high standard of customer service, in order to attract and retain customers
  • Dispenses prescription medication and other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist
  • Receive and check in prescriptions, ensuring details are legible and complete and collecting appropriate levy or verifying exemption
  • Performs duties, including answering phones, processing orders, e-mail correspondence
  • Monitors prescription-filling process to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and pharmacy policies
  • Receive incoming stock and store it correctly, completing documentation, minimising damage and effectively rotating stock to minimise expired stock, notifying suppliers of any discrepancies
  • Liaises with healthcare providers and patients to obtain correct prescription information
  • Answers patients' questions about their medications under the supervision of the pharmacist
  • Carry out good housekeeping procedures regularly and effectively, including duties on any cleaning rota
  • Refer customers on to other healthcare professionals, including the pharmacist
  • Maintains electronic information
  • General computer skills
  • Be able to deliver excellent customer service
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Be keen to learn about our products and services

Your training

Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace.

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.

Level 2 functional skills in maths and English (if required).

End-Point Assessment (EPA).

Apprentices will be required to produce work and build an e-portfolio of evidence through blended learning which will include practical and written knowledge assessments which are carried out in the workplace.

There will be an (EPA) end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Where it leads

On completion of the intermediate apprenticeship, individuals will have the opportunity to apply to progress on to the advanced apprenticeship. They may also be offered full-time employment by the employer.

About Brighouse Pharmacy

Brighouse Pharmacy has been serving the local community for many years. An NHS registered pharmacy, its staff provide both over-the-counter and prescription services.

Things to consider

Please make sure you can get to and from the employer easily on a daily basis.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9 - 4 (A* - C)) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 24 Church Lane, Brighouse, HD6 1AT

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