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Cohens Chemist; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a 30-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant at our Stacksteads branch in Bacup. The role involves dispensing and labeling under pharmacist guidance, plus stock management and customer service duties in-store.

Training toward the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 in Dispensing will be provided, with progression opportunities within the Cohens Group. A supportive team environment and pension contributions accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or retail is preferred.
• Willingness to undertake training courses to progress in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and labeling of prescription items under supervision.
• Support stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Provide high standard of customer service in a busy branch.

Skills

Customer service

Willing to learn

Education

NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

11980 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

11980 - 30 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 319 branch located at 278 Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, Bacup, OL13 0UJ.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Thursday 12:30 - 17:30

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.

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.

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.

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