10928 –24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

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Job summary

A pharmacy group is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term contract in Macclesfield. You'll gain knowledge in dispensing and customer service while working under supervision. Ideal for those with customer service experience, willing to learn and grow within the company. Additional benefits include a bonus scheme, paid holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must be willing to undertake relevant training courses.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items accurately under supervision.
• Assist with stock level management in the dispensary and shop.
• Provide high standard of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Desire to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

10928 –24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 24-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 706-branch located at Waters Green Medical Centre, Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6JL.
The proposed shift pattern is as follows:
Wednesday 12:00-16:00
Thursday 12:00-16:00
Friday 12:00-16:00
Working required on a Saturday pro rata 1 in 4. This will be discussed at interview.
Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

This position is ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses in order to progress.

Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, you will also have a desire to learn and progress your career in our business.

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.

If successful, 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
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.
Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs
Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.