11238 - 5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmacy group in Brighton is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. The role involves dispensing and labelling prescription items, managing stock levels, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a background in customer service and a desire to learn. This position includes training leading to a recognized qualification. Benefits include paid holidays, a discretionary bonus, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Regulatory training where required

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience ideally required.
• Desire to learn and progress your career in the business.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assisting with ordering and managing stock levels.
• Working as part of a well-established team.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Willingness to undertake relevant training courses

Job description

Job Title

11238 - 5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

Overview

We are looking to recruit a 5‑hour Tra Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 568‑branch located at 8 Harehill Road, Littleborough, OL15 9AB.

Shift Pattern

Saturday 09:00‑14:00.

Training & Development

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.

Qualifications

Ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses in order to progress.

Responsibilities

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.

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

Equal Opportunity

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Application

We would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. 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.