Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship in Manchester at BMT Healthcare South

Salary£15,600 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationManchester
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes21 Sep 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts1 Oct 2026
Hours37.5 a week
Duration1 Year 3 Months

Job description

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.

What you will 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 patient record systems and use of smart cards
  • 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

Training

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 and Functional Skills if required.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Non judgemental
  • Organisation skills
  • Patience
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths (4-9(A-C)) – essential
  • GCSE English (4-9(A-C)) – essential

About this employer

A pharmacy based in Middleton are hoping to recruit a hardworking and determined candidate to work within their 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 higher level qualifications.

After this apprenticeship

Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship; A possible permanent position within the organisation.

Employer

BMT Healthcare South

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Coreed
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday to Saturday, shifts to be confirmed during the interview.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

74 Long Street
Manchester, North West
M24 6DN
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