12061 – 22 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant –Fixed Term 5-month Contract

Cohens Chemist; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Manchester is seeking a 22-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term 5-month maternity cover. You will dispense and label prescriptions under supervision, support stock management, and deliver excellent customer service in a small team.

The role offers training to gain the Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing, with progression opportunities within the business. This is a part-time position at our Levenshulme branch.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and working in a retail or pharmacy environment.
• Ability to work accurately with guidance from the Pharmacist.
• Willingness to undertake training courses to progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with ordering and stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Provide high standards of customer service within the branch.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

12061 – 22 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant –Fixed Term 5-month Contract

12061 – 22 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant –Fixed Term 5-month Contract

We are looking to recruit a 22-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract for maternity cover to work at our 011-branch located at 55 Barlow Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3DB.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Monday 10:00-15:30

Tuesday 10:00-15:30

Thursday 10:00-15:30

Friday 10:00-15:30

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 will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist. The successful candidate will also be responsible for 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.

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