Level 2
Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Fulford Pharmacy)
Citywide Health · Fulford
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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
Applications are handled by the Find an Apprenticeship service.
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What you would do
Start your career in healthcare with York’s leading independent pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a recognised qualification whilst developing practical skills in a busy, modern community pharmacy, working alongside experienced pharmacists & dispensers to support patients with medication & healthcare advice.
Day to day
During your apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of community pharmacy, including:
- Supporting the dispensing of prescriptions
- Preparing and labelling medication
- Assisting patients at the pharmacy counter
- Ordering, receiving and managing stock
- Using pharmacy computer systems
- Supporting NHS and private healthcare services
- Learning about medicines and patient care
- Working safely and accurately within pharmacy procedures
- You’ll become an important part of a friendly and supportive healthcare team
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 Services Assistant standard, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy in the UK
- Functional skills, maths and English, if required
Training provider: BRADFORD COLLEGE
Working week
We have 7 pharmacies situated around York all operating at differing hours. Apprenticeships may involve evening and weekend working, but this is dependent on the pharmacy's opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
What you need
- GCSE English 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
This apprenticeship can lead to:
- Permanent Pharmacy Assistant roles
- Dispenser training
- Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
- Specialist healthcare service role
- Citywide Health actively supports career development and progression within the business
Where
Fulford, Yorkshire and the Humber (YO10).
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
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and well organised
- Keen to learn new skills
- Interested in healthcare and helping people
Reference 2000058361.
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?