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Cohens Chemist; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a 25.5-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract for our 499-branch network. You will learn dispensing, labeling under supervision, and progress toward NVQ level 2 in Dispensing.

The role suits someone with customer service experience who is eager to undertake the relevant training to advance within our business and pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Willing to undertake relevant training to progress.
• NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items under Pharmacist guidance.
• Assist with stock ordering and management in dispensary and shop.
• Maintain high accuracy, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Provide excellent customer service as part of a well‑established team.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

12062 – 25.5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

12062 – 25.5 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 25.5-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 499-branch located at 2 Albion Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6HF.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Wednesday 08:30-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Thursday 08:30-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Friday 08:30-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

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:

• 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.

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
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

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