11062- 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A pharmacy group in Sunderland is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent contract. The role involves assisting with the dispensing of prescription items, managing stock levels, and providing outstanding customer service. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and possess strong planning and people skills. The position offers a friendly team environment and competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure.
• Great people skills; ability to work as part of a well-established team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
• Provide an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers.

Skills

Planning skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

11062– 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract. We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 493-branch located at 14 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, SR5 2JE.

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

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary
• Provide an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure
• Great people skills; ability to work as part of a well-established 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 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.