Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP Provided by BUPA

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

20% Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is seeking a Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant to work across 11 branches in the region. The role is 40 hours per week on a permanent contract, with travel between locations in the Durham, North East area and beyond.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with mileage reimbursed. You will dispense prescription items under supervision, assist with stock control, and participate in training to achieve NVQ level 2 in Dispensing.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles and ability to communicate clearly.
• Willingness to undertake relevant dispensing training and courses.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle busy environments.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items under pharmacist guidance.
• Assist with stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Provide excellent customer service and support across branches in the region.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Dispensing

Job description

12067–40 hour - Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40‑hour Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work between all of our branches in region 16 which covers 11 branches in Durham, Boldon Colliery, Sunderland, Northumberland, Whiteley Bay, Teeside, Durham and Middlesbrough area.

Usual working hours can range between 09:00 to 17:00, or 09:00 to 18:00.

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis. A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is therefore essential for this role.

You are required to use your own vehicle for this role; therefore, if appointed your personal insurance policy must allow for business use. It is advised that you contact your insurer to obtain information regarding this prior to attending an interview. Please note that "business insurance" refers to the vehicle only, and not the contents. The Company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.

Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, after which 25p a mile will be reimbursed as per HMRC guidelines. Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station visit and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.

Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

This position is ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses in order to progress.

Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, you will also have a desire to learn and progress your career in our business.

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.

Here at Cohens, we are proud to offer each of our team members with great rewards and benefits.

When you join Cohens as a new member of our team, you will automatically gain access to a platform of discounts and savings with other retailers, restaurants, leisure providers. This scheme has been designed with you and our existing team members in mind, to provide all our employees with various rewards and benefits to Get Fit, Save Money and Feel Great.

We are also proud to announce that our rewards don't just stop here. If successful, additional benefits for you could include:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years' service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions
• 20% Staff discount
• Regulatory training
• 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.