11083-34 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Heysham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy organization is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent position at their branch in Heysham. This role involves dispensing prescriptions under supervision, managing stock levels, and undertaking training to gain recognized qualifications. Ideal for those with customer service experience and strong attention to detail. Benefits include paid holidays, pension contributions, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Ideally someone with previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake the relevant training courses to progress.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
• Good people skills and ability to work as part of a well-established team.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Good people skills

Education

Willingness to undertake relevant training courses

Job description

Overview

11083-34 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 34-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 477-branch located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2LE.

• Shift pattern (proposed): Monday 10:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 10:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 10:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00-14:00
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (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.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ideally someone with previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake the relevant training courses to progress.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
• Good people skills and ability to work as part of a well-established team to ensure high standards of service.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

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.