11220 – 16 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A pharmacy chain is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant in Chester-le-Street on a permanent contract. This 16-hour role involves assisting with customer service, dispensing, and managing stock levels. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and possess strong planning and people skills. Competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and paid holidays are offered.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday plus statutory holidays

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 all required.
• Great people skills are paramount to your role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly service to customers.
• Support with dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job Overview

11220 – 16 hour – Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 16-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 528‑branch located at 5 Bridge End, Chester‑Le‑Street, DH3 3RE

Proposed shift pattern:

• Wednesday 09:00‑18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• 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.

Great people skills are 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

Application

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. If you think this role is right for you, please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs