11205 28 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A pharmacy chain is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent position in Trowbridge. The role involves dispensing prescriptions, managing stock, and ensuring high customer service standards. Ideal candidates have customer service experience and a desire to learn and achieve qualifications in Dispensing. This role offers a structured shift pattern and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training if required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with stock management within the dispensary.
• Ensuring high service standards for customers.
• Maintaining attention to detail under pressure.
• Desire to progress your career within the business.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Desire to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing

Job description

11205 28 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 28-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 484‑branch located at 68 Brook Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9DL.

Shift Pattern

• Tuesday 10:00-18:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 10:00-17:30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 10:00-18:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 10:00-18:00 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensuring high standard of service for customers as part of a well-established team.
• Maintaining utmost attention to detail, working under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Desire to learn and progress your career in our business.

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 contributionsStaff 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

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.