Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Heywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

4 weeks holiday + statutory holidays (

EAP (BUPA)

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Group in Heywood is seeking a 28-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent basis at branch 468, Market Place. You will support dispensing and labeling of prescriptions and provide friendly customer service.

You will receive prescriptions, hand out items, and assist with ordering and managing stock in the dispensary. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services is essential; strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent is required.
• Good customer service and attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure in a busy dispensary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labelling of prescriptions.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with stock ordering and stock level management in the dispensary.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

12111 - 28 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract We are looking to recruit a 28-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 468 located at 36-38 Market Place, Heywood, OL10 4NL. The proposed shift pattern is: Monday 09:00am - 17:30pm with an unpaid 30 min break Tuesday 09:00am - 17:30pm with an unpaid 30 min break Thursday 09:00am - 13:00pm Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm with an unpaid 30 min 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

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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.