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Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

CLAREPHARM LTD · I & F LIMITED
Location
Claremount Grove
Postcode
EX8 2JW
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 2 – Intermediate
Qualification
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Start date
9 November 2026
Application deadline
8 November 2026
Posted
23 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000060767
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English (grade assumed), Functional Skills if required

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship- Exmouth

About the role

As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy, helping customers and working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe and efficient service.

You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.

Key duties include:

  • Supporting customers at the medicines counter and responding to queries
  • Assisting with the preparation and supply of prescriptions (under supervision)
  • Handling stock, deliveries and maintaining accurate records
  • Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and sales
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety and confidentiality
  • Working as part of a team to ensure excellent customer service

What we’re looking for:

  • A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
  • Reliable, punctual and professional
  • Basic IT skills
  • No previous pharmacy experience is required full training is provided

Apprenticeship details:

  • Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
  • Duration: Typically 15 months
  • Training delivered alongside your job through blended learning
  • Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours

Why apply?

  • Earn while you learn in a respected healthcare role
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification
  • Develop transferable skills and long‑term career opportunities in pharmacy

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Pay £8ph.

We are looking for somebody based within 20 minutes of the pharmacy, please make this clear on your CV if you are able to drive.

Requirements

A genuine interest in healthcare and working with people. Strong communication and customer service skills. Good attention to detail and willingness to learn. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Reliable, punctual and professional. Basic IT skills. No previous pharmacy experience required. Must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours. Must be based within 20 minutes of the pharmacy.

Working week

Monday- Friday 8.30am- 6.00pm

Skills

Communication skillsNon judgementalOrganisation skillsPatienceTeam working

Required qualifications

Desired
GCSE · Maths and English · Grade 4-9

Training & development

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.

About CLAREPHARM LTD

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
Contact name
Katie Wilkinson
Contact phone
0161 794 0528
Contact email
katie.wilkinson@skills4group.co.uk