11170-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A pharmacy group is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 16-hour permanent position in Brighton. The role includes dispensing prescriptions under supervision, managing stock, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have good people skills and be willing to undertake training for qualifications. Attractive benefits include a bonus scheme, paid holidays, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training courses for qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and labelling of prescriptions with supervision.
• Assisting with stock management in the dispensary.
• Maintaining detail under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract (11170-16 hour)

We are looking to recruit a 16-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 568‑branch located at 8 Harehill Road, Littleborough, OL15 9AB.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 11:30‑14:30
• Tuesday 11:30‑14:30
• Wednesday 11:30‑14:30
• Thursday 11:30‑14:30
• Friday 11:30‑15:00

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.

About the Role

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

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintaining utmost attention to detail, working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.
• Learning and progressing your career in our business.

Requirements

Great people skills. Work as part of a well‑established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

Additional 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

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

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

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.