11092 - 24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed-Term Contract

The Cohens Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Liverpool is seeking a 24-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term contract. You will dispense prescriptions under supervision, assist with stock management, and gain recognized qualifications. Ideal for someone with customer service experience and a desire to learn. The position offers benefits such as a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills required.
• Must be willing to undertake training in dispensing.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Assisting with stock management within the dispensary.
• Working as part of a team to provide high standard service.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Desire to learn

Education

Recognition of Counter Course

NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

11092 - 24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed-Term Contract

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 01 October 2025
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 31 October 2025
• Location: L1 5DL
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: 11092

Summary

We are looking to recruit a 24-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a 6 month(s) fixed-term contract to work at our 707-branch located at 30 Argyle Street, Liverpool, L1 5DL.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• 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)

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 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.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• 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

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.