Pharmacy Apprenticeship - Thaxted Pharmacy
Working Hours
Mon 9am - 6pm*
Tues 9am - 6pm*
Wed ( paid study day at home)
Thurs 9am - 6pm*
Fri 9am – 6pm*
Sat (alternate) 9am – 1pm
Average weekly hours 42 hours per week
*Unpaid lunch break of 1 hour each full day worked
Pharmacy opens 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm Saturdays.
2 year fixed term employment contract
Thaxted Pharmacy is looking for an apprentice to work, study and gain the apprenticeship Pharmacy Technician qualification over the next 2 years. Successful completion of the GPhC accredited Pharmacy Technician course and subject to meeting other professional criteria, will lead to the ability to register as a professional Pharmacy Technician.
The job will involve working in the dispensary - preparing and dispensing medicines, working in the pharmacy retail area - serving at the counter and providing general pharmaceutical healthcare advice. This role will also provide clinical services, after specific training is undertaken, such as becoming a vaccinator. There is one day of paid study leave a week which can be done at home or in the pharmacy to enable completion of the course tasks and requirements.
Previous pharmacy experience or dispensary or medicines counter assistant qualification is highly desirable but not essential – in house training provided
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £16,489.20-£26,666.64 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/09/2025
