Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Merley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee assistance

Discount

28 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Sick pay

Parental leave

Cycle to work

Refer a friend

Job summary

Day Lewis Pharmacy in Poole Lilliput is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join a busy, customer-focused team. The role involves assisting the Pharmacist, supporting dispensing activities, and delivering a high standard of patient care in a fast-paced environment.

NVQ2 in pharmacy is essential, with a friendly, proactive approach to patient service and strong team collaboration. The position offers a 40-hour week with opportunities for training and progression within a growing family business.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy is essential.
• Experience in dispensing and pharmacy environment preferred.
• Excellent patient-facing customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in delivering high levels of customer service and ensuring dispensary procedures are followed.
• Support front counter duties and warmly welcome patients.
• Be an integral part of a small, focused team.
• Develop relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to provide patient-friendly service.
• Contribute to team success and share in rewards and recognition.
• Adhere to company policies and practices.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - Poole Lilliput40 Hours per week Unlock your Pharmacy potential by acting now and joining the Day Lewis family as a Pharmacy Assistant! We are a fast paced, innovative Pharmacy business continuously looking to develop and engage with the future of the Pharmacy World. Day Lewis is known for investing in its colleagues to continually develop new skills and gain new qualifications. It is because of the Day Lewis colleagues that the company is recognised for leading the way in service delivery. With growing pressures on pharmacy teams and the NHS, Day Lewis is continuously investing in technology to help their Pharmacy teams offer the best patient care. Day Lewis are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Assistant - Dispenser to join our team. Development wise, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to work within a team that thrives on being motivated. This could be an amazing opportunity for the right person looking to work in a busy, energetic Pharmacy. Someone with pharmacy and dispensing experience would be ideal. Being part of Day Lewis as a Pharmacy Assistant means being at the forefront of a great family business who strive to live by their core values. Joining us will ensure you receive a second to none career within Pharmacy and some fantastic training with dedicated teams. We are looking for experienced people like you to join us as Pharmacy Assistants to help us continue our journey in making positive changes to the community and the patients we help. An NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy is essential. Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support is vital to the team in the provision of advanced and enhanced services.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Day Lewis is an equal opportunities employer.