11054-25.5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Bristol is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. The role involves dispensing medication under supervision and managing stock levels. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and a willingness to undertake necessary training. Benefits include a bonus scheme, paid holidays, and training opportunities. Apply now to join the Cohens Family!

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Assisting with ordering and managing stock levels within the dispensary.
• Working under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Ensuring customers receive a high standard of service.

Skills

Previous customer service experience

Attention to detail

Strong people skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

11054-25.5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 25.5-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 773-branch located at 3 Baltic Place, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0EJ.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Monday 14:00- 17:30
• Tuesday 14:00-17:30
• Wednesday 14:00-17:30
• Thursday 09:00-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:00-17:30 (1-hour 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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Previous customer service experience
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress
• Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong people skills and the ability to work as part of a team

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

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.