Pharmacy Services Assistant supports the safe and efficient running of a pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
This role involves assisting with the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring medicines are handled correctly.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in dispensing prescriptions accurately
Serve customers and offer advice on over-the-counter products
Manage stock levels, including ordering and storing medicines
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Follow health and safety, confidentiality, and legal guidelines
Requirements:
Good communication and teamwork skills
Attention to detail and willingness to learn
Basic maths and English skills
Training:
Work towards a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification alongside on-the-job training
Training Outcome:
After completing a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, you can progress to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, where you take on more responsibility in dispensing and patient care
With experience, you could become a qualified pharmacy technician, specialise in areas like hospital pharmacy, or move into supervisory or management roles within a pharmacy setting
Employer Description:Aldridge Pharmacy is a community pharmacy in Walsall based at Anchor Meadow Health Centre. It provides NHS and private services including dispensing prescriptions, health advice, vaccinations, and treatment for minor illnesses, supporting patients alongside local GP services with accessible everyday healthcare.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30 am - 6.30pm
(maybe required to work weekends)Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Here are typical daily duties for a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprentice:
Assisting in dispensing medicines under supervision
Preparing and labelling prescriptions
Greeting and supporting customers with queries
Managing stock, including ordering and restocking shelves
Checking expiry dates and maintaining storage standards
Handling over-the-counter sales
Maintaining accurate records and paperwork
Following health, safety, and infection-control procedures
Supporting the pharmacy team with general administrative tasks
Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
After a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, you can progress to a permanent pharmacy assistant role, then advance to a Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
With experience, you can move into specialist, supervisory, or technician roles in community, hospital, or primary care settings
Employer Description:Church View Pharmacy is a community-pharmacy on Halesowen Road (B64 6JD) serving the Old Hill / Cradley Heath area. It offers a full range of services including prescription dispensing (NHS and private), minor-ailment support, vaccinations, blood pressure checks, contraception services, and free prescription delivery. It operates extended hours and aims to be a convenient, accessible resource for local residents’ health and medication needs.Working Hours :Pharmacy opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 9.00pm.
* Please note you will be required to work Mon - Fri 2:30 pm - 9pm*Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - [EAST GRINSTEAD]
• Achieve the best possible outcome through a person’s medicines by managing, ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying medicines and other pharmaceutical products safely, legally and effectively, whilst meeting the regulatory standards.• Provide person-centred health advice to all patients, whether on prescription or over the counter, and refer them to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.• Support the management of the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, such as clinical governance, business operation and processes, and supervise other pharmacy staff.• Provide training to pharmacy and the wider healthcare teams, such as for new members of staff.• Maintain a quality service through auditing and evaluating the service and processes, and respond to feedback.• You will also gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, equivalent to A level, which will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.Training:Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3.Training Outcome:An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence.Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.Employer Description:Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.Working Hours :Shift pattern is rota basis between Mon-sat 8.30am to 7pm. Sat 4pm finish. 30 hours between these hours.Skills: Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Team working....Read more...
What You'll Do:
Provide exceptional customer service, assisting and guiding clients with a warm smile.
Play a key role in dispensing medications, ensuring safety and precision.
Master inventory management, keeping our pharmacy stocked and organised.
Label and package medications with precision and care.
Become a medication expert, learning about their uses and effects.
Safeguard compliance and safety standards to protect our community's well-being.
Embrace teamwork, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver excellence.
Elevate your career with continuous professional development.
Training Outcome:After completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, typical progression includes:
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship (leading to registration with the GPhC).
Roles like Dispensary/Counter Supervisor.
Working in hospital pharmacies, GP practices, or primary care networks.
Further training in medicines management or accuracy checking.
Long-term options include pharmacy management or studying to become a pharmacist.
It’s a great stepping stone for a long-term career in pharmacy.
Employer Description:Dive into hands-on experience within a vibrant pharmacy setting.
Receive mentorship from top-notch pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
Unlock the potential for continued employment as a certified Pharmacy Dispenser. Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship is also available for those with experience.
Discover the thrill of the pharmaceutical industry and its rewarding challenges.Working Hours :Monday - Saturday.
21 hours - 40 hours p/w.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Managing the front of house and dispensary tasks in the pharmacy such as:
Dispensing prescriptions and supply of management
Filing of all prescriptions to collect
Stock management when receiving medication deliveries from wholesalers
Customer Service: Greeting patients, answering routine queries in person or over the phone, and referring complex medical issues to the pharmacist
Provision of health care advice
Training:
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place at the workplace - no need to travel to a college
Training Outcome:
Opportunity to become full-time staff in the pharmacy, chance to complete pharmacy technician course
Employer Description:We are a new community pharmacy business who have taken over an existing pharmacy site. Between management, we have nearly 20 years of pharmacy experience.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 16:00 (includes 1 hour unpaid break).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Resilience,Punctuality....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of the pharmacist
Receive and process prescriptions from patients and healthcare providers
Provide excellent customer service and respond to general enquiries
Support the management of pharmacy stock, including ordering, checking deliveries, and rotating stock
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Follow pharmacy procedures, health and safety, and confidentiality guidelines
Work towards completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship qualification
Training:Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2.Training Outcome:After completing the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship, individuals can progress to a Level 3 pharmacy qualification, gaining more responsibility in dispensing and patient support. With further training and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, they may become a pharmacy technician and pursue advanced roles within community pharmacies or the NHS.Employer Description:Walkers Pharmacy is a busy, independent community pharmacy located in Great Barr, Birmingham. The pharmacy provides a range of NHS and private services, including dispensing prescriptions, supplying over-the-counter medicines, and offering professional healthcare advice. Walkers Pharmacy is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.Working Hours :Open Monday to Friday, 9am - 6:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Pharmacy technicians manage the supply of medicines and devices in a pharmacy and assist pharmacists with advisory services.
As a qualified technician you could be involved in the following areas:
Providing safe and effective pharmacy services
Safety of medication use in line with NHS long term plan (Directed Enhanced Services)
Provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals
Achieving the best outcomes through a patient’s medicines
Answering customers questions face to face or by phone
Referring problems or queries to the pharmacist
Supply medicines and devices to patients, whether on prescription or over the counter.
Assemble medicines for prescriptions
Manage areas of medicines supply such as dispensaries
Supervise other pharmacy staff / training and development
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Quality control
Procurement
Medicines advice and information
Training:Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification, which includes:
Weekly release (virtual)- 1 day per week (term time only)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 24 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training. The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test whether an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt can be applied in the real world.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time contract as well as further CPD training
Employer Description:Chemicare Beake Avenue is a busy NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Coventry.Working Hours :Pharmacy operates from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 9.00am - 6.00pm and Saturdays 9.00am - 2.00pm.
Shifts will be discussed upon interview.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Enthusiastic,Good Time Keeping....Read more...
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....Read more...
What You'll Do:
Provide exceptional customer service, assisting and guiding clients with a warm smile
Play a key role in dispensing medications, ensuring safety and precision
Master inventory management, keeping our pharmacy stocked and organised
Label and package medications with precision and care
Become a medication expert, learning about their uses and effects
Safeguard compliance and safety standards to protect our community's well-being
Embrace teamwork, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver excellence
Elevate your career with continuous professional development
Training Outcome:
Working in hospital pharmacies, GP practices, or primary care networks
Further training in medicines management or accuracy checking
Long-term options include pharmacy management or studying to become a pharmacist
It’s a great stepping stone for a long-term career in pharmacy
Employer Description:Dive into hands-on experience within a vibrant pharmacy setting.
Receive mentorship from top-notch pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
Unlock the potential for continued employment as a certified Pharmacy Dispenser. Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship is also available for those with experience.
Discover the thrill of the pharmaceutical industry and its rewarding challenges.Working Hours :Full time.
Weekend shifts.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
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 Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
In-house training
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A potentially permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A pharmacy based in Brighton 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.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm (one-hour unpaid lunch)Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
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 Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Medicine Counter Assistant Course accredited by the General
Pharmaceutical Council [GPhc] (optional)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
In-house training
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A possible permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A pharmacy based in Wigan 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.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed during the interview.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
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 Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A potentially permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A pharmacy based in Rotherham 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.Working Hours :Monday - Friday with Saturdays on a rota. Exact working hours TBC.Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Servicing customers – selling over-the-counter medicines
Taking and handing out prescriptions, dispensing prescriptions
Promoting services
Cash handling
Ensuring tidiness of branch
Using the dispensary's computer system to generate stock orders and labels
Receiving, loading and unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Training:Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant standard:
Weekly release at our Walsall Campus – 1 day per week (term time only).
Please note, additional college day will be required if maths and English functional skills are required.
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on-programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off-the-job training.
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt can be applied in the real world.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need. Training Outcome:Possibility to secure full-time employment with the pharmacy and up-skill to Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Pharmacy Technician).Employer Description:Our aim is to provide a professional service of the highest quality to our customers. We are an independent pharmacy, with a mission of caring for your health.
Our pharmacy can help with all of your prescription requirements, as well as providing a range of NHS and private services, some of which you may not expect to find at your local pharmacy.Working Hours :Hours to be confirmed throughout the week but 9am until 1pm required every Saturday.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Good Time Keeping....Read more...
Some of your duties as a pharmacy services assistant may include:
Taking in and handing out prescriptions
Dispensing prescriptions
Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels
Ordering items for use within a department
Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Selling over-the-counter medicines
Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where this is within their competence
Responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries of a routine nature from patients, their representatives, members of the public and a wide range of staff groups, either in a pharmacy or in a ward and referring queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary
Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met
Training:
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification
Weekly release at our Walsall Campus - 1 day per week (term time only)
Full-time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on the programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off-the-job training
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate.
It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learnt, can be applied in the real world.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need. Training Outcome:
Potential progression to a full-time pharmacy dispensing role or progression onto a Pharmacy Technician level 3 apprenticeship
Employer Description:Welcome to the Northwood Dispensing Chemists Ltd. Here you will find access to a wealth of Health Information, Products and Pharmacy Services.
We are a small group of Independent NHS Community Pharmacies serving the people in Cannock, Rugeley, Burntwood, Penkridge and Wolverhampton.Working Hours :The Pharmacy operates between the hours of 8.30am - 6.30pm, Monday - Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Positive Attitude,Reliable....Read more...
Taking in and handing out prescriptions
Dispensing prescriptions
Using dispensary and stores computer systems to generate stock lists and labels
Helping to maintain reasonable dispensary stock levels
Ordering items for use within a department
Receiving, loading, unloading incoming goods from wholesalers, manufacturers and elsewhere
Selling over the counter medicines
Answering queries on the supply and availability of medicines, where this is within their competence
Responding to telephone and face to face enquiries of a routine nature from patients, their representatives, members of the public and a wide range of staff groups, either in a pharmacy or in a ward and referring queries to the relevant member of the pharmacy team when necessary
Drawing any problems identified or queries raised to the attention of pharmacists or pharmacy technicians
Pre-packing, assembling and labelling medicines
Ensuring that health and safety requirements are met
Training:Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard.
Weekly release at our Walsall Campus- 1 day per week (term time only)
Full time apprentices will typically spend 15 months on programme (before the gateway) working towards the occupational standard, with off the-job training
The purpose of the end point assessment (EPA) is to test that an apprentice is fully capable of doing their job before they receive their apprenticeship certificate. It also helps to demonstrate that what an apprentice has learned, can be applied in the real world.
The focus is now on the outcome of an apprenticeship and apprentices have to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers have identified they need.Training Outcome:
A successful apprenticeship will possibly lead to a full-time permanent contract
Level 3 progressions (Pharmacy Technician) are also available
Employer Description:We are an independent NHS Community Pharmacy serving the people of Walsall, offering a full range of NHS services including one-off and repeat prescriptions and private prescriptions.Working Hours :Specific days and shifts are to be confirmed with the pharmacy, upon interview. Flexibility will be required.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Dispensing of medication to patients
Over-counter sales of non-prescription medication
Check and monitor prescription slips
Health & safety responsibility
Stock rotation
Use of pharmacy software
Data entry relating to medication
Labelling and dispensing
Accuracy and attention to detail
Working within a team environment
Training:
Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
End Point Assessment
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English
Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 apprenticeship
A permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:Your health is of your utmost importance – and it’s ours too! As experts in pharmaceutical dispensing, we’re able to cater to your individual needs. At our pharmacy, Brighouse Pharmacy, in West Yorkshire, we utilise our wealth of knowledge and experience within the industry to provide an unrivalled service.
Having established our business in 2006, we take pride in being customer focussed. Providing a friendly service at all times, we are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council. As one of the biggest pharmacies within the area, we are also located near to three large GP practices. Thanks to this, you can rest assured knowing that we’ll able to
cater to your needs.Working Hours :Shift patterns, between our operational hours of: Monday - Friday, 8.00am- 6.00pm. Saturday, 9.30am- 12.30pm (you will be required to work every alternative Saturday).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Dispensing of medication to patients
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, surgeons and health professionals
Completion of apprenticeship work on time
Training Outcome:
Pharmacy Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
A possible permanent position within the organisation
Employer Description:A Medical Centre based in Long Bennington 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.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed during interview.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Applications are invited from community-experienced and GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians seeking a change of lifestyle and an opportunity on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This employer has six Pharmacy sites; four are attached to GP surgeries and two are retail stores. You will work a 39-hour week Monday to Friday with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 based on experience.Pharmacy opening hours are either 8:00 – 18:00The island of Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands with a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain’s finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital.Established in 1919 this organisation provides excellent Pharmacy Services, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists recruited to a very high standard.Person requirements: Qualified and GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician. One year UK-based post-registration. UK or Irish citizen or UK ILR/Permanent residency is required for this post, not requiring employer sponsorship. An excellent standard of written and spoken English The benefits of working with this employer include:- A higher-than-UK salary.- Four weeks initial temporary accommodation.- A relocation allowance of £5,000.- Provision of a Guernsey Housing permit allowing you the freedom to live and work in Guernsey up to the point of permanent residency.- A supportive Management team, with the ability to work autonomously in your own branch.General benefits of working in Guernsey include; – A flat rate 20% income tax. – No Council tax or VAT. No Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax. – At just three miles wide and six miles long, you are never far from the many beautiful beaches. – A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.comIf this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
As a Degree Laboratory Apprentice Technician, you will support the delivery of laboratory services within the Institute spread across the University of Liverpool’s central city campus while studying towards a Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Biosciences) degree. You will be part of a collaborative technical team based in multiple buildings, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of teaching and research laboratories.
Your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining clean, safe, and well‑equipped laboratory environments, including routine housekeeping, waste disposal, and equipment care.
Assisting with the setup and clearing away of materials and reagents for undergraduate and postgraduate practical sessions, as well as for research laboratories, including preparing media, solutions, and basic experiments.
Supporting class preparation, simple laboratory analyses, and routine technical tasks under supervision.
Managing stock levels, handling deliveries, cataloguing samples, and supporting the organisation of laboratory assets.
Assisting with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting, under supervision.
Assisting with the updating of standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation, as required, with support from senior technical staff.
Participating in wider University activities such as open days, outreach events, and sustainability initiatives (e.g., LEAF).
Supporting field trips.
Behavioural Expectations
You will be expected to demonstrate a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. As part of a professional technical team, you should communicate clearly, follow instructions reliably, and take responsibility for your tasks. You will be trusted to work independently on routine duties, solve straightforward problems, and make minor decisions related to your work. A flexible approach to working hours may be required, and you should be ready to support others, challenge poor practices, and uphold the university’s values around safety, equality, and inclusion.Training:The Applied Biosciences Degree (Level 6) is delivered over 36 months. During this time, you will combine structured academic learning with practical, hands-on experience in a university laboratory environment.
You will be allocated six hours per week during working hours to complete formal learning and training activities. This time may be used for online modules, virtual lectures, practical training sessions, assignments, portfolio development, reflective practice, or scheduled meetings with your academic tutor or apprenticeship coordinator.
The remainder of your working week will be dedicated to on-the-job training, where you will apply scientific and technical skills in real laboratory settings, work alongside experienced technical staff, develop professional behaviours, and contribute to the operational delivery of laboratory services.
Your progress will be supported through regular reviews, mentorship, and structured feedback, ensuring alignment with both academic and workplace expectations.
Requirements:
An individual must be:
18 years or older due to the nature of the role.
You must have the right of abode and the right to work in the UK to qualify for funding. If you have the right of abode, you do not require a visa or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter and work in the UK. You must not have any restriction on the length of time you may spend in the country. Proof of status will be required before the interview.
Must not have a degree or higher in any subject.
Previous Qualifications (Essential):
5x GCSEs with at least two in English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or 4 or above.
Applicants should have a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, including:
3 A Levels (1 must be Grade C in Biology).
Or BTEC Extended Diploma (Grade DMM) must include four good science modules with an emphasis on Biomedical Science.
T Level Science with Merit.
Important Information:
To receive levy funding, an individual cannot be enroled in another apprenticeship concurrently with the new one.
Training Outcome:You will obtain a Level 6 qualification in Biosciences and can apply to internal roles on completion of your programme.Employer Description:The University of Liverpool is a globally recognised, research-intensive institution and a founding member of the Russell Group. It delivers high-quality teaching and pioneering research across a broad range of disciplines, with a strong commitment to public engagement, innovation, and societal impact. The university maintains extensive partnerships with industry, healthcare, and academic institutions worldwide, and is known for its vibrant campus, inclusive culture, and world-class facilities.
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences is one of the university’s largest and most interdisciplinary faculties. It integrates education, research, and clinical practice across medicine, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science, public health, and life sciences. The faculty is structured to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration and translational research, addressing major health challenges and improving outcomes for individuals and communities.
The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB) is a core research and teaching institute within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It brings together expertise across molecular, cellular, and systems biology to advance understanding of biological processes in health and disease. ISMIB includes the following key academic units:
· School of Biosciences
· School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics
· Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
· Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology
· Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer MedicineWorking Hours :35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasionally, you may be asked to support weekend open days, as well as field trips outside Liverpool. Time off in lieu (TOIL) will apply. This post is on-site and is not eligible for hybrid working.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Time Management,Adaptabile,Professionalism,Resilience....Read more...
