11022-24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A pharmacy group is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent, part-time role in Yatton, Bristol. The role involves dispensing prescription items, stock management, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Opportunities for training and advancement are provided.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake regulatory training.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items with guidance.
• Assist with stock management within the dispensary.
• Provide high standard of service to customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Customer service experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

11022-24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

Posting date: 05 September 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 05 October 2025
Location: Mendip Vale Medical Practice, 155 Mendip Road, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4ER (on-site only)

Summary

We are looking to recruit a 24-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 776-branch located at Mendip Vale Medical Practice, 155 Mendip Road, Yatton, Bristol, BS49 4ER.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the 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 & Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and progress within the business.
• Great people skills and customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to undertake regulatory training where required.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• 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 are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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.