Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

The Cohens Group; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term 12-month contract. The successful candidate will assist with dispensing, labelling prescription items, and managing stock levels while providing outstanding customer service. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, strong attention to detail, and excellent people skills. This role offers a supportive environment with benefits such as paid holidays, discretionary bonuses, and training.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Skills in planning, attention to detail, and working under pressure are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling prescription items.
• Receive and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with stock management within the dispensary.

Skills

Attention to detail

People skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

11340 – 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term 12-month Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30‑hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 728‑branch located at 278 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0UJ.

Proposed shift pattern:

• Monday 09:00‑18:00 (one‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Tuesday 09:00‑18:00 (one‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Wednesday 09:00‑18:00 (one‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 09:00‑18:00 (one‑hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 09:00‑18:00 (one‑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.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• 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.