11221-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. This 16-hour role involves dispensing medications and managing stock under supervision. Suitable for candidates with customer service experience, you will receive training for a recognized qualification. Benefits include a bonus scheme, paid holidays, and more. Apply now to join a dynamic team!

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake training for NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.
• Previous experience in customer service desired.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under supervision.
• Assisting with ordering and managing stock levels.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Great people skills

Job description

11221-16 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

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

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

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

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.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro‑rated for part-time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. 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.