11084 – 34 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Heysham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Heysham is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a 34-hour permanent contract. The role includes assisting with the dispensing and labelling of prescriptions, managing stock levels, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must possess NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holidays, and regulatory training.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are required.
• Great people skills are essential as you will work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the business in providing efficient service to customers, specifically with dispensing and labelling prescriptions.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with stock level management within the dispensary.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Great people skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

11084 – 34 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract. We are looking to recruit a 34-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 477-branch located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2LE.

The proposed shift pattern is:

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Assist the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

Qualifications

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

Additional information

If you think this role is right for you, please apply. 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.