Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant/Dispensary Assistant Apprentice with
Mendlesham Medical Group (Mendlesham Health Centre)
Salary: Minimum wage for age.
16-17 £8ph
18-20 £10.85
21 and over £12.71
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Friday 09:30 – 17:30- 37.5 hours
Short Description:
About Company:
We are looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice Dispensing Assistant to join our pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in starting a career in pharmacy. You will support the safe and accurate preparation of prescriptions, help patients and customers, assist with stock control, and complete appropriate training while working under the supervision of experienced pharmacy professionals.
NHS GP practice and primary healthcare provider in Suffolk, England. It provides general medical care and a range of preventative, diagnostic, and ongoing health services to registered patients.
Services include GP and nursing appointments, chronic disease management, family planning, adult and childhood immunisations, cervical screening, minor surgery, NHS health checks, repeat prescriptions, and selected private medical services. The practice also provides online access for appointment requests, prescriptions, health records, and medical or administrative enquiries.
Full Description:
Full description:
As a Trainee Dispensing Assistant, you willwork as part of a busy pharmacy team to support the dispensing and supply ofmedicines to patients. You will receive training and supervision while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work safely and effectively in a pharmacy environment. The role will involve helping to process prescriptions, prepare medicines for checking, generate labels, use the pharmacy computer system, manage stock, and provide excellent customer service.
You do not need to have any previous experience of working in a pharmacy and you will not be expected to work independently at first; all dispensing duties will be carried out under appropriate supervision until you are trained and assessed as competent. You will also be expected to follow pharmacy standard operating procedures,maintain patient confidentiality, work accurately, and raise any queries or concerns with the pharmacist or senior member of the team.
This role is suitable for someone who is organised, careful, willing to learn, and interested in supporting patient care. The successful candidate will complete the Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with receiving, interpreting and processing prescriptions under appropriate supervision.
- Accurately assemble medicines ready for final checking by the team.
- Use the pharmacy computer system to produce labels, update patient records and support prescription processing.
- Refer medication queries, prescription issues, patient concerns or potential errors to the pharmacist orsupervisor.
- Support the safe handout ofprescriptions in line with workplace procedures.
- Provide polite, professional and helpful service to patients and customers.
- Answer general queries within the limits of the role and refer clinical or complex questions to thepharmacist.
- Receive, check, put away and rotate stock deliveries.
- Support expiry date checking, stock control, ordering and returns.
- Maintain a clean, tidy and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment.
- Follow standard operating procedures, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality rules.
- Report near misses, incidents, dispensing errors or concerns in line with company procedures.
- Complete all required training, coursework and workplace assessments within agreed timescales.
- Work as part of the wider pharmacy team to support safe, efficient andpatient-focused pharmacy services.
Future Prospects:
This role will be temporary/fixed term.
Training Provided:
Buttercups Training is a trusted specialist in pharmacy and healthcare training, supporting learners and employers across community, hospital, and primary care. We design high-quality, career-shaping apprenticeship programmes that build confidence, strengthen clinical practice, and meet the evolving needs of the healthcare workforce. Our collaborative learning approach encourages shared insight and practical application, helping professionals grow together to deliver safer care and better patient outcomes across the organisations and communities they serve.
Skills Required:
- Good communication skills.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Confidence using a computer and IT systems, with a willingness to learn new systems.
- Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
- Good organisational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
- Good customer service skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Personal Qualities:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Willing to learn and develop.
- Careful and accurate.
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Professional and respectful.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Calm under pressure.
- Patient-focused.
- Able to ask for help when unsure.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
- Positive attitude towards training and feedback.
- Responsible and safety-co
Qualifications Required:
Essential:
A good standard of English and maths.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in pharmacy, healthcare, retail or customer service.
- IT or administration experience.
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
- Applicants without formal qualifications may still be considered if they can demonstrate suitable literacy, numeracy, communication skills and a willingness to complete the required training.
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Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Application question(s):
- What inspires you applying for this apprenticeship?
- Can you reliably commute to the postcode IP14 5SQ?
Work Location: In person
