11266 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

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

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in the UK is seeking a dedicated Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent 30-hour role. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service experience and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and ensuring high standards of service. The role offers a comprehensive training program leading to recognized qualifications. Interested candidates should apply at the company website.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Desire to learn and progress

Great people skills

Job description

11266 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 314-branch located at 6 Tinshill Lane, Leeds, LS16 7AP.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00-13:00
• Wednesday 09:00-17:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00-13:00
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Training and 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.

Ideal Candidate

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.

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

How to Apply

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.