Qualified Pharmacy Assistant: Dispensing & Patient Care

Cohens Chemist; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Job summary

Cohens Group is recruiting a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent role at our Preston branch, 51 Fishergate Hill, PR1 8DN. The position covers a 30.75-hour week with shifts Monday to Thursday 09:30–15:00 and Friday 09:00–18:00, plus every fourth Saturday 9:00–12:00.

You will support dispensing, labeling, and stock management in the dispensary. We seek a candidate with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong people skills to ensure a friendly, efficient service for customers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items.
• Assist with ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
• Provide a high standard of customer service as part of a well‑established team.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Dispensing support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Cohens Group is recruiting a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent role at our Preston branch, 51 Fishergate Hill, PR1 8DN. The position covers a 30.75-hour week with shifts Monday to Thursday 09:30–15:00 and Friday 09:00–18:00, plus every fourth Saturday 9:00–12:00.

You will support dispensing, labeling, and stock management in the dispensary. We seek a candidate with NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and strong people skills to ensure a friendly, efficient service for customers.