11291– 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term 12-month Contract

The Cohens Group; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in the UK seeks a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a 20-hour fixed-term contract. The role entails providing efficient service, managing stock, and assisting with prescriptions. Candidates require NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and strong people skills. The position offers a supportive team environment and various benefits including paid holidays, pension contributions, and training. Join the Cohens family in providing excellent pharmacy service.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Great people skills required for a customer-facing role.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing efficient, friendly customer service.
• Support with dispensing and labelling of 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

11291– 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term 12-month Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 576-branch located at Pastures Road Health Centre, Moreton, Wirral CH46 8SA.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 14:00-18:00
• Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

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 and 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.

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

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.