Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Tower Court Pharmacy)
£16.64k per annumSummary
Start your career in healthcare with York’s leading independent pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst developing practical skills in a busy, modern community pharmacy, working alongside experienced pharmacists & dispensers to supporting patients with medication & healthcare advice.
- Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
£8.00 per hour for 40 hours per week
- Training course
- Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
- Hours
- Monday to Friday from 9.00am- 5.30pm. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
1 year 6 months
- Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:
- Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
- Preparing and labelling medication
- Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
- Ordering, receiving and managing stock
- Using pharmacy computer systems
- Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
- Learning about medicines and patient care
- Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
- You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team
Where you'll work
Citywide Health - Tower Court Pharmacy
1 Tower Court
Oakdale Road
York
YO30 4WL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents- receive and log prescriptions
- assemble prescribed items, undertake an in-process accuracy check and issue prescribed items
- work according to legislative requirements, and organisational policies
- order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
- provide appropriate advice when authorised on supplied medicines and products, their storage and disposal
- work within the parameters of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the pharmacy
- act in accordance with systems and organisational governance
- recognise and act within the pharmacy regulatory, legal and ethical standards
- support the team in the development of others
- maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge through development activities; maintain evidence of your personal development and actively prepare for and participate in appraisal
- communicate effectively with the public, carers and other health and social care professionals using a range of techniques to determine their needs, and keep information confidential
- handle information (record, report and store information) related to individuals and/or patients in line with local and national policies
- use pharmacy IT systems and other IT resources according to legislative requirements and organisational policies
- demonstrate person centred care and support within a pharmacy setting
- make pharmacy patients and patient safety your first concern
- use judgement and refer service user as appropriate to another member of the team, GP, healthcare worker, manufacturer etc
- maintain the interests of patients and the health of the public
- promote and advocate equality, diversity and inclusion
- promote healthy lifestyles to customers
- work safely within the parameters of your role using Standard Operating Procedures
- apply policies which relate to health and safety at work
- act appropriately in situations to prevent harm to yourself and others
Training schedule
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional skills, maths and English, if required
More training information
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
Other requirements
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and well organised
- Keen to learn new skills
- Interested in healthcare and helping people
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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