11241 - 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy in Chorley seeks a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant to support prescription dispensing and customer service. Key responsibilities include managing stock and interacting with customers. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include paid holidays, pension contributions, and staff discounts.

Benefits

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow guidelines and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive and hand out prescription items.
• Manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

People skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions, handing out prescription items, and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.

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.

We are looking to recruit a 40‑hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 575‑branch located at Library Street, Chorley, PR7 2EE.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00‑18:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00‑17:30 (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 09:00‑18:30 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break) – discretionary bonus scheme

Benefits

• 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.