12011 – 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

Cohens Chemist; Heysham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Heysham is hiring a 40 hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract at Heysham Primary Care Centre. The role covers dispensing support, labeling prescriptions and customer service within a busy dispensary.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, strong people skills and the ability to thrive under pressure as part of a well‑established team. Benefits include pension contributions and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Strong people skills and a calm demeanour required for busy environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a well‑established team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions, hand out items and check patient details.
• Help manage stock levels within the dispensary and order supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

12011 - 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 branch 477 located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecombe, LA3 2LE.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Thursday 09:00 - 18:00 (1- hour unpaid lunch break)

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.

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

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

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

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.