12064 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term 12-month Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' holiday pro-rata

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is seeking a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term 12-month contract at our Manchester branch. You will support dispensing, labeling and stock control while delivering a knowledgeable, friendly service to customers.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and strong planning, attention to detail and composure under pressure. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, holiday entitlement pro-rata, pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate planning, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Great people skills are essential for customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items to customers.
• Assist with ordering and stock management in the dispensary.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Working under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

12064 - 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant - Fixed Term 12-month Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at branch 452 located at Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8UP.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 14:00-18:00

Tuesday 14:00-18:00

Thursday 14:00-18:00

Friday 14:00-18:00

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

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.