11214-25.5hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in the UK is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent position of 25.5 hours per week. Candidates should have prior customer service experience and be willing to undertake relevant training to progress within the role. Responsibilities include dispensing prescription items and managing stock levels. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have great people skills as this is paramount to the role.
• Attention to detail is required alongside the ability to work to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels.
• Working as part of a well-established team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Great people skills

Education

Willingness to undertake training courses

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract (25.5 hours)

We are looking to recruit a 25.5 hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 525‑branch located at 76 Belmont Street, Heaton Norris, Stockport, SK4 1LX.

Shift Pattern

Tuesday 08:45–18:15 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)

Wednesday 08:45–18:15 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)

Thursday 08:45–18:15 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)

Overview

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

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.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service (pro‑rate 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. 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.