Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant

Apprentice Pharmacy Assistant Haverhill pharmacy Haverhill (CB9 8HF) Closes in 24 days (Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:59pm) Posted on 7 May 2026 Print Contents Summary Work Training Requirements About this employer After this apprenticeship Ask a question Apply now Summary We are seeking to recruit a new member to join our pharmacy family in our innovative small team of qualified professionals, as an apprentice Pharmacy Assistant. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician. Wage £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Pharmacy services assistant (level 2) Hours Monday - Friday, between the hours of 9.00am and 6.00pm. Some weekends and evening work maybe required at times. 30 hours a week Start date Saturday 6 June 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Dispensing of medication to patients Over-the-counter sales of non-prescription medication Check and monitor prescription slips Health & safety responsibility Rotation of stock Use of pharmacy software Data entry relating to medication Labelling and dispensing Accuracy and attention to detail Working within a team environment Liaison with doctors' surgery and health professionals Completion of apprenticeship work on time Where you'll work Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HF Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider

CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED

Training course Pharmacy services assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents receive and log prescriptions assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy act in accordance with systems and organisational governance recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards support the team in the development of others maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion promote healthy lifestyles to customers work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures apply policies which relate to health and safety at work act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. More training information Pharmacy Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] (optional) End-Point Assessment (EPA) In-house training Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C) Maths (grade 4/C) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Customer care skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental About this employer We are an Independent pharmacy serving the customers of Haverhill. After this apprenticeship Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship A permanent position within the organisation Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED

Sean Jones sean@coreed.co.uk 07554970733 The reference code for this apprenticeship is

VAC2000030274.

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