Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

The Cohens Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

4 weeks holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

The Cohens Group is seeking a 40-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant to join our Heysham branch at Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecambe LA3 2LE. You will assist with dispensing and labeling prescriptions and provide friendly service in a busy dispensary.

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is essential; you will work as part of a well-established team, handling prescriptions, stock management and customer inquiries, with a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential.
• Planning, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are required.
• Great people skills are paramount to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and stock management within the dispensary.

Skills

People skills

Dispensing & labeling

Attention to detail

Planning

Pressure handling

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job Description12010 - 40 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 477 located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecombe, LA3 2LE. The proposed shift pattern is: Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Thursday 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

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.JBRP1_UKTJ