11263 – 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant –Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a 40-hour fixed-term contract in Heywood. Responsibilities include supporting prescription dispensing, stock management, and providing customer service. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, excellent planning and people skills. Benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holiday, and a pension plan. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Strong planning and attention to detail skills are required.
• Excellent people skills are needed for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing an efficient service to customers.
• Receive and hand out prescription items and manage stock levels.
• Work as part of a team to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

11263 – 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40‑hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed‑term 8‑month contract to work at our 468‑branch located at 36-38 Market Place, Heywood, OL10 4NL.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• 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

• Assist the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers, with specific responsibility for supporting the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items, and assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
• Work as part of a well‑established team to ensure customers receive a high standard of service.
• Maintain great people skills which are paramount to this role.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services (essential).
• Strong planning, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent people skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays (increased 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 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. 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.