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Apprenticeships

Start your pharmacy career at one of our six branches

Earn while you train towards a nationally recognised qualification, with a team who will teach you the job properly. Choose the apprenticeship that fits, tell us about yourself, and we will be in touch about an interview.

Which apprenticeship are you applying for?

Not sure which is right for you? Pick the closest and we will talk it through at interview.

Tell us about yourself

We use these to contact you about your application and nothing else.

Enter your full name.
You need to be 16 or over to start an apprenticeship.
Enter a date of birth. Applicants must be 16 or over.
Enter a UK phone number.
Enter a valid email address.
Where do you live?

Your postcode lets us work out how far you are from each branch on the next step.

Enter the first line of your address.
Enter your town or city.
Enter a valid UK postcode.
Which branches could you get to for work?

Tick every branch you could commute to. Distances are worked out from your postcode.

Distances are straight-line from your postcode, so your actual journey will be a little longer.

How would you get to work?

Tick all that apply.

What qualifications do you have?

Add each subject on its own line. Predicted grades are fine if you are still studying.

Do you already have any pharmacy qualifications?

For example a dispensing assistant course, a medicines counter assistant course, or previous pharmacy work. It is fine to say none.

Leave blank if you have none. This does not affect whether we consider you.
Are you aware of the apprenticeship pay rate and course length?

Here is what to expect, so you can answer honestly.

£8.00 an hourMinimum apprentice rate if you are under 19, or in your first year at any age.
From year two£10.85 an hour at 18–20, £12.71 at 21 and over.
Typical course length
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant12–15 months
Level 2 Customer Services12–13 months
Level 3 Pharmacy Technician (with ACT)24 months

Pay rates are the statutory minimums from 1 April 2026. Your exact pay and start date are confirmed at offer.

Would you like a long-term career in pharmacy?

Tell us in your own words: what interests you about pharmacy, and where you would like to be in five years.

Tell us a little about what interests you in pharmacy.
0 words
A few practical things

Apprenticeships are funded by the government, so we have to check these.

Choose an answer.
Choose when you could start.
Do you have any questions for us?

Anything about the role, the training provider, hours, or what a normal day looks like. We will answer when we get in touch.

Check everything and send

Tap Change on any line to go back and edit it.

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