Qualified Relief Dispenser

Cohens Chemist; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

EAP Provided by BUPA

4 weeks' paid holiday, plus statutory

Pension contributions

20% Staff discount

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is looking for a 40-hour Qualified Relief Dispenser on a permanent contract to work across our branches in region 13 and 14, covering Harrogate, Pontefract, Castleford, East Leeds and Boston Spa. Usual hours are 09:00 to 18:00, with travel between branches required.

You will dispense and label prescriptions under supervision, assist with stock management, and develop through training toward Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing.

Qualifications

• Experience dispensing and labeling prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Strong customer service and people skills.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to progress.
• Full driving license with access to own vehicle; travel between branches in region 13/14.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under supervision.
• Assist with stock orders and management in the dispensary and shop.

Skills

Customer service experience

People skills

Willingness to undertake training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

Qualified Relief Dispenser

12004 – 40 hour -

– Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour

Qualified Relief Dispenser

on a permanent contract to work between all of our branches in region 13 and 14 which covers in branches in Harrogate, Pontefract, Castleford, East Leeds and Boston Spa area.

Usual working hours are between 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.

Benefits

• 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.