11233 - 32 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Stanmer; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A national pharmacy chain is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent 32-hour per week position. The successful candidate will gain skills and qualifications in Dispensing, while managing stock levels and assisting customers. Prior customer service experience is a must and you will need to work well under pressure and as part of a team. This role includes various benefits such as a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holidays, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.
• Desire to learn and progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and managing stock levels.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract (32‑hour per week)

We are looking to recruit a 32‑hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 729‑branch located at Walderslade Medical Centre, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9AF.

Shift pattern

• Monday 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)

What you will do

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.

Duties will include:

• Accurately dispensing and labelling prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• 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 meet 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.

Who we’re looking for

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.

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

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.