Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Apprenticeship - Gibbs & Gurnell

Job Posted: 6 August 2026

• Contract Term: Apprenticeships
• Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Gibbs & Gurnell
• Industries: Apprenticeships Pharmaceutical & Medical

Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Apprenticeship

Location: Gibbs & Gurnell Pharmacy, Ryde
Programme length: 52 weeks
Working hours: 32 hours per week, including 6 hours of paid training and development
Availability required: Monday to Saturday
Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks per year
Pay: £8.00 per hour, with performance-based bonuses throughout the programme

About the Apprenticeship

Gibbs & Gurnell Pharmacy is offering a 52-week Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Apprenticeship for people who would like to begin a long-term career in community pharmacy.

No previous pharmacy experience is required. The programme combines practical workplace experience with structured training and support delivered on site.

You will work 32 paid hours per week, including 6 hours of dedicated training, study and development time.

Long-Term Career Development

Gibbs & Gurnell is committed to providing stable, long-term employment and helping team members develop their careers. Our current staff have an average length of service of approximately four years.

This apprenticeship is intended to be the first step in a structured pharmacy career. Successful apprentices can progress into qualified dispensing roles and may later undertake further training to become Pharmacy Technicians.

Further progression may include involvement in clinical and vaccination services, subject to completing the appropriate qualifications, training and competency assessments.

Key Responsibilities

During the apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Support the safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions.
• Prepare and label medicines under appropriate supervision.
• Receive, check and put away pharmaceutical stock.
• Manage owing medicines and prescription collections.
• Serve patients professionally and provide excellent customer service.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to routine patient enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and follow pharmacy procedures.
• Support the wider pharmacy team with daily operational tasks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all relevant legal and professional requirements.

Training and Support

The successful candidate will receive:

• A structured 52-week Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant training programme.
• Six hours of paid training and study time each week.
• Practical support and supervision from experienced pharmacy colleagues.
• Regular progress reviews and performance feedback.
• Performance-based bonuses at key stages of the programme.
• Opportunities to progress into dispensing and Pharmacy Technician roles.
• The opportunity to build a stable, long-term career with Gibbs & Gurnell Pharmacy.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Have at least three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.
• Have a genuine interest in healthcare and helping patients.
• Be reliable, organised and willing to learn.
• Communicate clearly and professionally.
• Work accurately and pay close attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working as part of a busy team.
• Be available to work across Monday to Saturday.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Previous pharmacy experience is not required, as full training and support will be provided.

About Gibbs & Gurnell Pharmacy

Gibbs & Gurnell is a busy community pharmacy committed to providing high-quality pharmacy services and excellent patient care.

We invest in the development of our team and aim to provide genuine career progression rather than short-term employment. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, develop valuable practical experience and begin a long-term career within community pharmacy.