11217 – 30 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy chain seeks a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a 30-hour permanent position in Leeds. Responsibilities include customer service and support in dispensing prescriptions. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and excellent people skills. The role offers a discretionary bonus, generous holiday, and other benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are required.
• Great people skills are paramount to this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly service to customers.
• Provide support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Working under pressure

Great people skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

11217 – 30 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30‑hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 314‑branch located at 6 Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7AP.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00–17:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00–13:00
• Wednesday 09:00–17:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00–13:00
• Friday 09:00–18:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)

Responsibilities

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.

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‑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