Level 2
Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Bishopthorpe Road Pharmacy)
Citywide Health · 18 Bishopthorpe Road
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- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 7 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 4 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
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What you would do
Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team and learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will provide a specialised certificate, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy. Duties include dispensing medication and supporting with other duties such as stock rotation.
Day to day
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Dealing with customer requests and queries, both in person and over the phone
- Liaising with doctors' surgeries and other healthcare professionals
- Completing your coursework in a timely manner
- Keep up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of information concerning customers, colleagues, company policies and statistics in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) from 25th May 2018
What you would study
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
- All the training is on-site, and you do not need to attend off-site college days to complete this apprenticeship
- An e-learning portfolio plus on-site tutors will help you progress to a Level 2 Pharmacy Dispenser qualification, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional skills if required
Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
Working week
We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating at different hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but are dependent of the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts to be confirmed.
What you need
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
- GCSE Maths at grade 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
Career progression at the end of the apprenticeship can result in promotion within Citywide Health, or opportunities with local hospital or GP practices, or training to become a practicing pharmacist.
Where
18 Bishopthorpe Road, Yorkshire and the Humber (YO23).
About Citywide Health
Citywide Health is York’s leading independent pharmacy group, providing NHS and private healthcare services across multiple community pharmacy locations.
Our pharmacies offer a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, weight management support and other clinical services.
We pride ourselves on delivering friendly, professional healthcare whilst supporting and developing our team members to build long-term careers within pharmacy and healthcare.
Things to consider
The ideal candidate must be:
- Friendly, caring and passionate about patient welfare
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Can work accurately under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
- Ambitious with a good work ethic
- Be a strong team player whilst also able to work independently
- Take on feedback and listen to directions
Reference 2000058357.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £16,640 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 7 Nov 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 4 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Know someone this would suit?