Pharmacy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Discount

28 Days Holiday

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Training and Career Development

Job summary

Day Lewis Newbury is seeking a friendly Pharmacy Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover contract. 30-40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, with potential to extend to permanent hours.

The role includes structured induction, ongoing training and opportunities to progress within Day Lewis Initially offered as a fixed-term contract until January 2028, with potential for additional hours within the group.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and eager to learn.
• Genuine interest in healthcare and helping others.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy team in delivering patient care and service.
• Assist with the safe and efficient running of the dispensary.
• Serve customers at the medicines counter professionally.
• Build relationships with patients and local healthcare professionals.
• Support delivery of pharmacy services and initiatives.
• Follow company procedures and regulations at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organised

Eager to learn

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant (Maternity Cover) – Day Lewis Newbury

Join Our Friendly Pharmacy Team

Pharmacy experience desirable but not essential

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to your local community? Day Lewis Newbury is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Pharmacy Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

Whether you already have pharmacy experience or are looking to start a career in healthcare, we provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Hours of Work

30-40 hours per week

Working Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled during our opening hours of:

9:00am – 5:30pm

Hours and shift patterns can be discussed at interview to suit the needs of the business and the successful candidate.

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover Contract **may be opportunity to amend to permanent hours in the future**.

This position is offered on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until the end of January 2028.

Whilst the role is initially offered on a temporary basis, Day Lewis is committed to retaining talented colleagues wherever possible. Should opportunities arise, we will look to offer additional hours within the pharmacy or alternative opportunities at nearby Day Lewis pharmacies before the contract comes to an end.

Begin Your Pharmacy Career with Day Lewis

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the pharmacy team to deliver outstanding patient care and excellent customer service.

Day Lewis is an innovative, family-owned pharmacy group that is passionate about developing its people and supporting local communities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable healthcare experience and build a long-term career within pharmacy.

You will receive a structured induction programme, ongoing training, and support from an experienced team. Depending on your previous experience, you may also have the opportunity to complete accredited pharmacy qualifications.

We are committed to developing the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians and actively support colleagues through training, qualifications, and career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Pharmacist Manager, you will:

• Support the pharmacy team in delivering excellent patient care and customer service.
• Assist with the safe and efficient running of the dispensary.
• Serve customers at the medicines counter in a professional and friendly manner.
• Build positive relationships with patients and local healthcare professionals.
• Support the delivery of pharmacy services and healthcare initiatives.
• Follow company procedures and pharmacy regulations at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive and dedicated team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is organised, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Has a genuine interest in healthcare and helping others.
• Is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Our Benefits

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Discount
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays, pro rata)
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (after 1 year's service)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (after 2 years' service)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities