11019 24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

The Cohens Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy chain in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 24-hour fixed-term contract. The role involves dispensing medication, managing stock, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess customer service experience and a willingness to undertake training, leading to recognized qualifications. Benefits include paid holidays, a discretionary bonus scheme, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is ideal.
• Desire to learn and progress in the pharmacy field.
• Must have great people skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Assisting with stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Ensuring high standards of customer service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Willingness to undertake training courses

NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

Overview

11019 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 011-branch located at 55 Barlow Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3DB.

Shift pattern

• Monday 09:30-13:30
• Tuesday 09:30-13:30
• Wednesday 09:30-13:30
• Thursday 09:30-13:30
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Training and qualifications

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.

Candidate profile

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.

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, 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.

Benefits and opportunities

• 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, 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.