Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

The Cohens Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmacy chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a 30-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. You will assist with dispensing prescription items and providing excellent customer service. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and offers various benefits, including a discretionary bonus scheme, paid holidays, and a staff discount. If you are passionate about healthcare and customer satisfaction, we invite you to join our team.

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.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail, and working under pressure are required.
• Great people skills to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a knowledgeable and friendly service to customers.
• Support with dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

11339 – 30 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-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 08:00-14:00
• Tuesday 08:00-14:00
• Wednesday 08:00-14:00
• Thursday 08:300-14:00
• Friday 08:00-14:00

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Receiver prescriptions and hand out prescription items and assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.
• Great people skills; work as part of a well‑established team to 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‑ratio 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.