11264 - 40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A well-known pharmacy chain in Heywood is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 40-hour fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable skills and qualifications, including the NVQ level 2 in Dispensing. Ideal candidates will have previous customer service experience and a commitment to training. Duties include dispensing medications with supervision and managing stock. The position also offers benefits like a discretionary bonus and paid holidays. Apply to join a diverse team dedicated to excellent service.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must have great people skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Required to assist in dispensing and stock management.
• Attention to detail is paramount.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items with guidance.
• Assist with the ordering and management of stock levels.
• Deliver high standard of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Willingness to attain NVQ level 2 qualification

Job description

11264 - 40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term 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)

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.

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.

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)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributionsStaff 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.