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Pharmacy Dispenser Apprenticeship - Citywide Health (Poppleton Pharmacy)

Citywide Health · Citywide Health - Poppleton Pharmacy, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DF

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Salary
£16,640 a year
Level
Intermediate
Course
Pharmacy services assistant (level 2)
Closing date
1 Sept 2026
Start date
7 Sept 2026
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40 hours
Working week
We have 7 pharmacies situated around York and operating at different hours. Apprenticeships may involve evenings and weekend working but are dependent on the pharmacy opening times. Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Positions
4

About the role

Your apprenticeship will involve working alongside our qualified dispensing team, learning how to become a Pharmacy Dispenser. Our 18-month apprenticeship will gain a specialised certificate, which is a requirement to work in any pharmacy. Duties include dispensing medication and supporting with housekeeping duties such as stock rotation.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English · 4 · Desired
  • GCSE · Maths · 4 · Desired

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.

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.

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Training provider

BRADFORD COLLEGE · Health and science · Level 2

Vacancy reference: 2000046438 · Posted 5 Aug 2026