Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship

50 Front Street, Winlaton, Gateshead, Tyne-Tees, NE21 6AD

Pay: £16,640 to £16,640 per year, Apprenticeship Minimum Wage

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 15/08/2026

• [Gateshead]
  
  About the role:
  
  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.

• 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

• 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; full training will be provided

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

• 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.

Mon-Fri

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.

• Patience
• Non judgemental
• Team working
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills

Training to be provided:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

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.