Skills 4 Pharmacy • SOUTHAMPTON, Midlands SO15 5FB
About this role
Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship – Compound Pharmacy [SOUTHAMPTON]
About the role
As a Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day running of our specialist compounding pharmacy, working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure prescriptions are prepared, dispensed, and dispatched safely and accurately. This role is based within our online pharmacy operation and focuses on the preparation of bespoke medications tailored to individual patient prescriptions.
You will complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship alongside your role, with full training and support provided.
Key duties include
Supporting the dispensing and dispatching of prescriptions for our online pharmacy services
Assisting with the preparation and compounding of bespoke medications on a named-patient basis against prescriptions (under supervision)
Handling stock, deliveries, and maintaining accurate records
Using pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and maintain patient information
Responding to patient and customer queries via email and telephone
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and confidentiality
Working closely with the pharmacy team to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient service delivery
What we’re looking for
A genuine interest in healthcare, pharmacy, and precision-based medication preparation
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately
Ability to work well in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Basic IT and administrative skills
No previous pharmacy experience is required — full training will be provided.
Apprenticeship details
Qualification
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Duration
Typically 15 months
Training delivered alongside your role through blended learning
This role is primarily non-patient facing, with customer queries managed via email and telephone. Any patient-facing elements required for the apprenticeship will be facilitated through a partner pharmacy
Apprentices must be able to commit to contracted working hours and guided learning hours
Why apply?
Earn while you learn in a specialist area of pharmacy
Gain a nationally recognised qualification
Develop specialist skills within compounding and prescription services
Build long-term career opportunities within the pharmacy sectorTraining to be ProvidedPharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.
Apprenticeship Duration15 Months