Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

• Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
• Ref: VAC-04266
• Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
• Start Date: 20/04/2026
• Working Week: Monday Closed Saturday and Sunday

About the course Brief Description

NE9 7AD 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.
For applicants without Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent qualifications, employment will be offered on condition of completing initial Maths and English tests to determine suitability for 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 - Gateshead
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