11048-31 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy group in Barrow-In-Furness is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. The role involves accurate dispensing of prescription items, stock management, and the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification. Candidates should have attention to detail, great people skills, and a desire to learn in a team environment. Benefits include paid holidays, pension contributions, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and progress career.
• Ability to work as part of a well-established team.
• Commitment to providing high-standard service.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with stock management in dispensary and shop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Great people skills

Job description

Overview

11048-31 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 31-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 507-branch located at 56 Settle Street, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5HQ.

Shift pattern

• Monday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 11:00-17:00
• Wednesday 11:00-17:00
• Thursday 11:00-17:00
• Friday 11:00-17:00

What you will gain

While 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.

Role 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.

Personal attributes

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

• 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

Equal opportunities

Please note we are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

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.