Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship
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Location: SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5FB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Health, Public Services and Care
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Ref: VAC-04508
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Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
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Start Date: 30/06/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Mon to Fri 9 am till 5pm
Brief Description
SO15 5FB We are looking for a friendly, reliable and motivated Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice to join a busy community pharmacy team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience in a healthcare environment while working towards a recognised apprenticeship 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
Patience, Non judgemental, Team working
Skills Required
Communication skills, Organisation skills
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.
Vacancy Detail
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship – Compound Pharmacy [SOUTHAMPTON]
About the role
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of our specialist compounding pharmacy, working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure prescriptions are prepared, dispensed, and dispatched safely and accurately. This role is based within our online pharmacy operation and focuses on the preparation of bespoke medications tailored to individual patient prescriptions.
You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.
Key duties include:
Supporting the dispensing and dispatching of prescriptions for our online pharmacy services
Assisting with the preparation and compounding of bespoke medications on a named-patient basis against prescriptions (under supervision)
Handling stock, deliveries, and maintaining accurate records
Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and maintain patient information
Responding to patient and customer queries via email and telephone
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and confidentiality
Working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient service delivery
What we’re looking for:
A genuine interest in healthcare, pharmacy, and precision-based medication preparation
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Basic IT and administrative skills
No previous pharmacy experience is required — full training will be provided.
Apprenticeship details:
Qualification: Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Duration: Typically 15 months
Training delivered alongside your role through blended learning
This role is primarily non-patient facing, with customer queries managed via email and telephone. Any patient-facing elements required for the apprenticeship will be facilitated through a partner pharmacy
Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours
Why apply?
Earn while you learn in a specialist area of pharmacy
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Develop specialist skills within compounding and prescription services
Build long-term career opportunities within the pharmacy sector