Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their dynamic team in Eastleigh. This role offers the chance to work across various pharmacies, providing essential support during staff absences. With a commitment to staff development and technology integration, this position promises a rewarding career path. You will play a vital role in ensuring efficient pharmacy operations and delivering exceptional patient care. Join a family-oriented business that values hard work and offers excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Pharmacy qualification of NVQ2 or higher is essential.
• Experience in pharmacy and dispensing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in delivering excellent customer service.
• Support front counter activities and provide a welcoming environment.

Skills

Pharmacy Dispensing

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

NVQ2 Qualification

Job description

Day Lewis Pharmacy Relief Pharmacy Dispenser / Technician / ACPT

A pharmacy qualification of NVQ2 or higher is required for this role.

This is a relief position covering multiple pharmacies in and around the Eastleigh, Southampton area, including Portswood, Lordswood, Chandlers Ford, Old Basing, Andover, and Waterlooville.

Access to your own transport is essential for this role. Mileage and parking will be reimbursed at a rate of 45p per mile.

This role offers the opportunity to work across various Day Lewis pharmacies in Hampshire. You will support and cover for holiday, sickness, or training absences across the cluster, gaining diverse experience with different teams, customer groups, and prescribing areas.

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

Day Lewis invests in its staff, encouraging skill development and qualifications. Our pharmacy teams, holding 2.5% of the UK prescription market, deliver 5% of pharmacy services by going above and beyond for patients.

With increasing pressures on pharmacy and NHS services, we continually invest in technology, such as medicine dispensing robots, to enhance patient care and free up pharmacy staff to focus on helping the community stay healthy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant with pharmacy and dispensing experience, ideally holding an NVQ2 qualification, to work in a busy, energetic environment.

As part of Day Lewis, you'll be part of a family-oriented business that values its staff and offers excellent career development and training opportunities.

We seek experienced Pharmacy Assistants to help us continue making positive impacts in our community. Your support, reporting to the Pharmacist Manager, will be vital in providing advanced and enhanced services.

• Assist the Pharmacist in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring efficient pharmacy operations in line with company policies.
• Support front counter activities and provide a welcoming environment for patients.
• Be an integral member of a small, dedicated team.
• Build relationships with patients and healthcare organizations to deliver effective, patient-centered service.
• Contribute to a team that values hard work, recognition, and empowerment.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

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

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