Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice

Receive prescriptions and accurately label and prepare medicines under supervision Check prescription details for accuracy and legality before dispensing Manage stock by ordering, receiving deliveries, rotating medicines, and checking expiry dates Maintain correct storage conditions, including fridge temperature checks Assist patients at the counter with over-the-counter medicines and health advice within scope Answer phone calls and handle routine patient or GP queries Process electronic prescriptions and update patient records Follow strict confidentiality, data protection, and pharmacy law requirements Support pharmacists and technicians with daily tasks Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and infection control standards 

Training:

This standard is delivered 100% remotely.

Training Outcome:

After completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, learners can progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, gain increased responsibility within a pharmacy, specialise in areas such as dispensing or stock management, or continue professional development toward roles in community or hospital pharmacy settings.

Employer Description:

Halesowen Pharmacy at 11 Peckingham Street in Halesowen is a community pharmacy serving the local area with NHS and private services. They dispense NHS prescriptions and repeat prescriptions, offer blood pressure checks, minor ailment support, emergency contraception, healthy-living advice, vaccinations like seasonal flu jabs, and support with Pharmacy First common conditions. They also provide general health and medicines guidance.
 
 
 

Working Hours :
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm Sat 9am - 1pm. Minimum of 30 hours per week offered.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience