11224 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – 12 month(s) Fixed- Term Contract

The Cohens Group; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will be responsible for dispensing and labelling prescription items and providing excellent customer service. Requirements include NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong planning and teamwork skills. The role offers benefits like a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holidays, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Skills in planning and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing efficient and friendly service to customers.
• Dispense and label prescription items meticulously.
• Manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

11224 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – 12 month(s) Fixed- Term Contract

Location: 334-branch, 222a Liverpool Road, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 7HY.

Shift pattern:

• Monday 09:00-17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch)
• Tuesday 13:00-17:00
• Wednesday 13:00-17:00
• Friday 12:30-17:00

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, responsibilities include:

• Assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly service to customers, with specific responsibility for dispensing and labelling prescription items.
• Receiving prescriptions, handing out items, and assisting with ordering and managing stock levels within the dispensary.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail, and working under pressure.
• Great people skills to work as part of a well-established team and ensure high standard of service.

Benefits:

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

Apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs