11303 - 20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

The Cohens Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established pharmacy chain in Manchester is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent 20-hour contract. Candidates should possess customer service experience and the willingness to undergo training for NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing. Responsibilities include accurate dispensing of prescriptions, assisting with stock management, and providing excellent customer service. The role offers various benefits, including a discretionary bonus scheme and staff discounts, while promoting equal opportunities in hiring.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Must be willing to gain NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items with supervision.
• Assist in ordering and management of stock levels.
• Provide high standard of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Willing to undertake relevant training courses

Job description

11303 - 20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 443-branch located at 448 Didsbury Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3BS.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:30-17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 10:00-17:00 (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

• Accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• 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 (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.