Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

The Cohens Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pharmacy group in the UK is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent contract. The role entails providing knowledgeable service to customers, assisting with the dispensing of prescriptions, and managing stock levels. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong people skills. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, 4 weeks of paid holiday, and a pension scheme. This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Responsibilities

• Assist the business in providing efficient and knowledgeable service to customers.
• Support the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and managing stock levels.

Skills

Planning skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job Title

11337 – 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40‑hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 319‑branch located at 278 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0UJ.

Shift Pattern

• Monday 09:30 – 18:30 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:30 – 18:00 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 09:00 – 18:30 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:30 – 18:30 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:30 – 18:30 (1‑hour unpaid lunch break)

Responsibilities

• Assist the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers.
• Support the dispensing and labelling of prescription items, receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and managing stock levels within the dispensary.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure.
• Excellent people skills – friendly and service‑oriented.

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.

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent 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.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

We reserve the right to cease advertising prior to the published closing date if we receive a high number of applications.