10955–40 hour - Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group is seeking a Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant to work across multiple branches in the North East of England. The role requires dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and ensuring excellent customer service. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and a valid driving license. Benefits include bonuses, holiday pay, pensions, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP provided by BUPA

4 weeks paid holiday

Pension contributions

20% staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
• Must have personal insurance allowing for business use.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with stock management in the dispensary.
• Ensure customers receive a high standard of service.

Skills

Planning skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract, 40 hours per week. The role covers all branches in region 16, which includes seven branches in Durham, Chester Le Street, Boldon Colliery, Sunderland, Ashington and Whitley Bay.

Usual working hours may range from 09:00 to 17:00 or 09:00 to 18:00. The position requires travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Work as part of a well-established team to ensure customers receive a high standard of service.

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.
• Must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business use; insurer confirmation may be required prior to interview.
• Personal insurance must allow for business use; the company may contribute to the business aspect of insurance upon receipt of documentation showing any increased premium.

Benefits and Training

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays; increases after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions
• 20% staff discount
• Regulatory training
• Free uniform

Additional Information

Reimbursement for business mileage is 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, then 25p per mile per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts should be kept and mileage claims submitted weekly. The role offers opportunities to gain the Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing during the branch placement.

How to Apply

If you think this role is right for you, please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. The Cohens Group reserves the right to cease advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.