Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Barking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant and develop your career in a supportive, energetic environment. You'll assist the Pharmacist and work closely with patients, ensuring exceptional customer service and efficient operations. This role provides excellent training and career development opportunities in a progressive pharmacy that values its employees.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday (including public and bank holidays)

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay (after 1 year)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (after 2 years)

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy and dispensing preferred.
• Motivated individual with a good work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Pharmacist in delivering excellent customer service.
• Assisting patients at the front counter.
• Contributing to a dedicated team.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Patient Relationship Building

Education

NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - Barking

Join the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant and unlock your potential! We are a fast-paced, innovative pharmacy business committed to developing our colleagues and engaging with the future of pharmacy.

Day Lewis invests in its staff to develop new skills and qualifications. Our pharmacy teams, which hold 2.5% of the UK prescription market, deliver 5% of services, going above and beyond to prioritize patient care.

With increasing pressures on pharmacy teams and the NHS, we invest in technology, including medicine dispensing robots, to enhance patient care and free up time for our teams to focus on helping the community stay healthy.

We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser to join our team. The role involves 26.5 hours per week, working Wednesday to Friday.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to work in a busy, energetic environment. Pharmacy and dispensing experience is preferred, and an NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy is essential.

As a Pharmacy Assistant at Day Lewis, you will be part of a family business that values its employees. We provide excellent career development opportunities and comprehensive training.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Pharmacist in delivering excellent customer service and efficient pharmacy operations.
• Assisting on the front counter and supporting patients.
• Being a key member of a small, dedicated team.
• Building relationships with patients and healthcare organizations to provide effective, patient-friendly service.
• Contributing to a team that recognizes and rewards hard work.

We offer a range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28 Days Holiday (including public and bank holidays)
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (after 1 year)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (after 2 years)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Apply today and take the next step in your pharmacy career with us!