10910 - 40-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - 12-month fixed term contract

The Cohens Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy group in Harrogate is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant. The role involves supporting the team by providing excellent customer service and assisting with daily pharmacy operations. No formal qualifications are necessary as comprehensive training will be provided to help you gain a recognized qualification in Pharmacy Services. Key attributes include strong communication skills and attention to detail. Additional benefits include paid holidays, a bonus scheme, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Hardworking and confident communicator.
• Must have great people skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and assist with daily operations.
• Dispense and label prescription items under guidance.
• Progress through training covering all aspects of Pharmacy services.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given. Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services Level 2.

As a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and working to high standards, meeting individual and team objectives. You will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of the branch by following Company procedures, as well as dispensing and labelling prescription items under the guidance of your colleagues.

Your duties will increase as you progress through the comprehensive training programme; covering all aspects of Pharmacy services, in which you will gain the knowledge and recognised qualification to successfully carry out your duties as a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant.

This position is ideally suited to someone who is a hardworking, confident communicator. You must have the utmost attention to detail and excellent time keeping. The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

Additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.