Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
New Invention Pharmacy · Willenhall, WV12 5EA
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
A Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship involves supporting pharmacists and pharmacy teams with dispensing medicines, serving customers, stock management, prescriptions and maintaining a safe, professional pharmacy environment. You’ll learn on the job alongside training and assessments.
The work
- Support the pharmacist and wider pharmacy team with the day-to-day running of the pharmacy
- Receive, process and prepare prescriptions accurately and efficiently
- Assemble and dispense medicines under supervision
- Label and package medicines in line with pharmacy procedures
- Provide a friendly and professional service to patients and customers
- Answer routine queries and direct patients to the pharmacist when appropriate
- Order, receive, check and put away pharmacy stock
- Monitor stock levels, expiry dates and storage conditions
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Follow pharmacy procedures, legal requirements and confidentiality guidelines
- Support with NHS and private prescription administration
- Assist with maintaining accurate records and pharmacy documentation
- Work effectively as part of the pharmacy team
- Complete all required apprenticeship training, learning and assessments
- Develop knowledge and skills to work safely and confidently as a Pharmacy Services Assistant
Training
- 100% remote delivery
Training provider: HALESOWEN COLLEGE
What you come out with
On successful completion of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, you can progress into a permanent Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispenser role. With further experience and development, you may have the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, leading towards becoming a qualified and registered Pharmacy Technician.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE Maths and English 3
The employer
New Invention Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Willenhall, providing a wide range of NHS and private healthcare services. The pharmacy offers a friendly, patient-focused environment where an apprentice can gain valuable hands-on experience in dispensing, customer service, stock management and supporting the delivery of pharmacy services.
Workplace
- 18 The Square, Lichfield Road, Willenhall, WV12 5EA