11009-20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

The Cohens Group; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A national pharmacy chain is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. The role involves dispensing prescriptions under supervision, managing stock, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have prior customer service experience and be willing to undertake training for relevant qualifications. The position offers a fixed-term contract with a standard shift pattern of 20 hours per week.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items under supervision.
• Assist with ordering and managing stock levels.
• Provide high standards of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

Overview

11009-20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 450-branch located at 36A Braithwaite Road, Lowton, WA3 2HY.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows: Monday 09:00-14:00; Tuesday 09:00-14:00; Wednesday 09:00-14:00; Thursday 09:00-14:00.

Responsibilities

• 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, and there is 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 and you will be required to work as part of a well-established team to ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

Qualifications/Experience

• 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.
• Willingness to undertake the relevant training courses to gain the Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

Benefits

• 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

How to apply

If you think this role is right for you, 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.