11055-20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A pharmacy chain is looking for a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 20-hour permanent position. Responsibilities include assisting with dispensing prescription items and managing stock under the supervision of a pharmacist. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and a desire to learn, progressing towards qualifications in Dispensing. This role offers various benefits, including paid holidays 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

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Great people skills for customer interaction.
• Desire to learn and progress in your career.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and labelling prescription items accurately.
• Assisting with stock management in the dispensary.
• Providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service experience

Teamwork

Education

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Overview

11055-20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 310-branch located at Station Lane Medical Centre, Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6JL.

Hours

The proposed shift pattern is as follows: Monday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break); Wednesday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break); Friday 14:00-18:00.

Training and Qualifications

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

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.

Requirements

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

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.