11131-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Queensbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A national pharmacy chain is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent position at their Queensbury location. The role includes training for the Counter Course and NVQ level 2 in Dispensing. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, managing stock, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and a willingness to learn. The position offers a discretionary bonus, paid holidays, and other benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Ideally previous customer service experience and willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide excellent customer service as part of a well-established team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

11131-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 16-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 569-branch located at 66/68 High Street, Queensbury, Bradford, BD13 2PA. The role includes training to gain the Counter Course and NVQ level 2 in Dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service as part of a well-established team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ideally previous customer service experience and willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress.

Shift pattern

Proposed shift pattern: Monday 09:00-17:30 (30-minute unpaid lunch break); Wednesday 13:00-17:00; Thursday 13:00-17:00.

Benefits

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

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. The Cohens Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes a broad diversity of talent to apply.