11222-32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract in Chesterfield, UK. The role includes accurately dispensing prescriptions, assisting with stock management, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have previous customer service experience and a willingness to undertake training for relevant qualifications. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holidays, pension contributions, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress toward the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a well-established team.

Skills

Previous customer service experience

Willingness to undertake relevant training courses

Job description

11222-32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 19 November 2025
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 19 December 2025
• Location: S40 2HP
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: The Cohens Group
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 11222

Summary

We are looking to recruit a 32‑hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at Our 728‑branch located at Stubbing Road Medical Centre, Stubbing Road, Chesterfield, S40 2HP.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service and work effectively as part of a well‑established team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses to progress toward the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

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 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.