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Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2

Nene Valley Surgery · Thrapston · posted 14 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Starts
4 January 2027
Closing date
30 November 2026
Positions
1

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The apprentice will support the dispensary team with preparing prescriptions, labelling medicines, managing stock, checking expiry dates and maintaining accurate records. They will learn to follow dispensary procedures, maintain patient confidentiality and provide a helpful, professional service, with all duties carried out under appropriate supervision while completing their training.

Your training

The apprentice will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship through Buttercups Training Ltd, combining on-the-job learning within our dispensary with structured training, tutor support and assessments. They will develop practical skills under supervision and complete off-the-job training alongside their usual duties.

Where it leads

On successful completion, the apprentice may progress to a qualified Pharmacy Services Assistant role, with opportunities to gain further experience, undertake additional training or progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, subject to entry requirements and available opportunities.

About Nene Valley Surgery

Nene Valley Surgery is a purpose-built dispensing practice located in Thrapston, just off the A14. The building opened in 1996 and serves a population of approximately 7,000 patients.

Our current GP team consists of: • 2 full-time GPs • 1 long-term locum GP

The clinical team is supported by: • A Clinical Pharmacist • 2 Nurse Practitioners • 2 Treatment Room Nurses • 1 Nursing Associate • A First Contact Physiotherapist • A Paramedic Home Visiting Service • Daily Paediatric Nurse Clinics • A Social Prescriber • Care Coordinators supporting care home residents and elderly, frail patients

We provide medical care to two residential care homes with a total of 97 residents.

The management and administrative team includes: • A Practice Manager, supported by a Deputy Practice Manager • 6 Care Navigators • 1 Medical Secretary

Our on-site dispensary team includes: • 2 Dispensers • 1 Pharmacy Technician, who is also the Dispensary Manager.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • NENE VALLEY SURGERY, GREEN LANE, THRAPSTON, KETTERING, NN14 4QL

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