11037–40 hour - Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional pharmacy chain in the Leeds area is seeking a Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. The role requires accurate dispensing of prescriptions, stock management, and excellent customer service skills. A driving license and vehicle are essential. This position offers training towards a recognized qualification and various benefits including paid holidays and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP Provided by BUPA

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

20% Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is essential.
• Must be willing to undertake the relevant training courses.
• A full driving license and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items with guidance.
• Assist with stock management within the dispensary and shop.
• Ensure a high standard of service for customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

Overview

11037–40 hour - Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work between all of our branches in region 14 which covers 11 branches in Pontefract, Castleford, Harrogate, Boston Spa and Leeds area.

Usual working hours can range between 09:00 to 17:00, or 09:00 to 18:00.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is therefore essential for this role.

You are required to use your own vehicle for this role; therefore, if appointed your personal insurance policy must allow for business use. It is advised that you contact your insurer to obtain information regarding this prior to attending an interview. Please note that "business insurance" refers to the vehicle only, and not the contents. The Company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.

Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, after which 25p a mile will be reimbursed as per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station visit and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.

Benefits and progression

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.

Duties and 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.

Rewards, work environment and eligibility

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions
• 20% Staff discount
• Regulatory training
• 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.