11031- 30-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 15-month fixed term contract

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

Job summary

A national pharmacy chain is seeking a 30-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 15-month fixed-term contract. The role offers comprehensive training and aims to qualify candidates as Pharmacy Assistants. Responsibilities include customer service and assisting with prescriptions. Full commitment and excellent communication are essential. This role provides potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• Must be a hardworking and confident communicator.
• Great people skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and meet team objectives.
• Assist with dispensing and labeling prescription items.
• Follow company procedures to ensure smooth branch operation.

Skills

Desire to learn

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

11031- 30-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – 15-month fixed term contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Apprentice Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to work at our 314-branch located at 6 Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7AP.

Shift and Pay

The proposed shift pattern is:

• Monday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00-13:00
• Wednesday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00-13:00
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Rate of pay is: £7.55 an hour

Contract and Training

This position is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 Months whilst the successful applicant completes the Pharmacy Apprenticeship, however successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within the business.

No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given. Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and work to high standards, meeting individual and team objectives.
• Assist the smooth running of the branch by following Company procedures.
• Dispense and label prescription items under the guidance of colleagues.
• Progress through a comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of Pharmacy services.
• Gain knowledge and the recognised qualification to carry out duties as a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Desire to learn and progress your career at Cohens.
• Hardworking, confident communicator with utmost attention to detail and excellent time keeping.
• Great people skills and ability to work as part of a well-established team, delivering high standards of service.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

How 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.