Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04286
• Application Deadline Date: 24/04/2026
• Start Date: 25/04/2026
• Working Week: 30 hours per week within pharmacy opening times - potential for overtime

About the course Brief Description

ST5 4LY 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.

Qualifications Required

GCSEs at A-C or 4-9 or equivalent, in Maths and English desired but not essential as can be provided as part of the course.

Personal Qualities Skills Required Training to be Provided

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

Future Prospects

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.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - NEWCASTLE
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailments

Other Information

Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed. Incomplete applications may not be considered