Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is searching for a dedicated Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent position in Barnsley. In this role, you will contribute to providing exceptional customer service and assist with various pharmacy operations including dispensing medications. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Join our team to play a pivotal role in customer care and pharmacy management, with added benefits like a discretionary bonus and staff discounts.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Required skills: attention to detail, planning, working under pressure.
• Great people skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out medications.
• Manage stock levels within the dispensary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Working under pressure

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Job description

10798– 24 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 24-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 037-branch located at Victoria Health Centre, 3 Victoria Crescent West, Barnsley, S75 2AE.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Wednesday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Friday 09:00-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.

Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

The successful candidate must have great people skills as this is paramount to your role. You will be required to work as part of a well-established team and ensure our customers receive a high standard of service.

If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro-rata for part time employees)
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• Pension contributions
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.