Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday inclusive of public &

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (2+

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Job summary

Day Lewis Pharmacy in Burnham-On-Sea is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant (Dispenser) to join our team and support the development and future career in Medicine and Clinical Care.

The role provides induction training and a pathway to further pharmacy training, with a supportive, family-owned environment and opportunities to learn within a fast-paced, patient‑focused setting.

Qualifications

• Assist the Pharmacist and front counter support.
• Develop relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to ensure patient-friendly service.
• Be part of a small, hardworking team.
• Induction training followed by potential further course to become a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in developing the pharmacy business by ensuring the dispensary delivers superb customer service.
• Assist on the front counter and welcome patients, providing support.
• Be an integral part of a small, hard-working team and contribute to efficient operations.
• Develop relationships with patients and healthcare organisations for effective service.
• Value teamwork within a family-owned chain that rewards hard work.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - TA8 1EU (Burnham-On-Sea)

Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Team in Burnham-On-Sea

40 hours per week

Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser. If successful this role will support your development and future career in Medicine and Clinical Care.

We are a fast paced, innovative Pharmacy business continuously looking to develop and engage with the future of the Pharmacy World and a career as a Pharmacy Assistant is an excellent stepping stone into the fast paced world of pharmacy.

Please research the role of Pharmacy Assistant on the NHS Health careers for more information on the wonderful career opportunities this career path can offer.

The first stage of this career path at Pharmacy Assistant level is settling into our team and completing the Day Lewis Induction training. Then depending on previous pharmacy experience you may need to complete a pharmacy assistant course which can take between 3-6 months.

Our vision is to develop the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians (we support with course/training and course reinbursement).

The National Pharmacutical Association's new BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Principles and practices for Pharmacy Technicians - is an integrated course tailored to suit the needs of the learner and the pharmacy at a time when the responsibility and professional recognition of pharmacy technicians is growing.

Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support at Pharmacy Assistant level is vital to the team in the provision of advanced and enhanced services.

• Assist the Pharmacist in developing the pharmacy business by ensuring the dispensary delivers a superb level of customer service and operates effectively with regards to company policies and procedures.
• Assist on the front counter and be a great welcome and support to patients.
• You will be an integral part of a small, hard-working and compact team.
• Developing relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to ensure that we deliver the most effective and patient friendly customer service.
• Team work is a vital element of this family owned chain which seeks to reward, recognise and empower hard workers.

We offer a great range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28 Days Holiday inclusive of public and bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme