We have a Vacancy for Apprentice Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistant. The vacancy will be within our busy local pharmacy in Weoley Castle, South Birmingham. Responsibilities include; providing exceptional customer focused service, counter assistance, appropriate health counseling, labeling, dispensing, medications, receiving and maintaining stock, etc.
Dispensing and Pharmacy Assistants undertake a range of roles within the pharmacy sector, which include the following:
- Sale of over the counter medicines and the provision of information to customers on symptoms and products
- Prescription receipt and collection
- The assembly of prescribed items (including the generation of labels)
- Ordering, receiving and storing pharmaceutical stock
- The supply of pharmaceutical stock
- Preparation for the manufacture of pharmaceutical products
- Manufacture and assembly of medicinal products
Requirements and Desired skills:
- The ideal applicant must essentially display an outgoing personality and excellent communication skills
- Confidentially is essential
- A methodical and organised, calm approach
- A high level of concentration
- Attention to detail
Personal qualities:
- Patience
- Empathy
- Approachable
- Friendly
- Discreet
- Tactful
- Hardworking
Qualifications required:
The ideal candidate will hold a GCSE in English and Maths at grades A-D or equivalent.
Please apply using the Indeed website by Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Duration: 12-15 Months (may be extended subject to candidate performance and if a permanent vacancy within the group arises)
Salary: £9 per hour.
Job Type: 34 hours per week based over 5 days (including Saturday's 9am until 1pm) - will involve attendance at apprenticeship teaching college and/or online learning.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: Up to £9.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Please explain why you would like to pursue a Pharmacy/Dispensing Assistant apprenticeship and what skills and/or experience do you have that make you suitable for this position?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Retail/Customer Service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
