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Cohens Chemist; Heysham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract for our Heysham branch at Heysham Primary Care Centre. Duties include dispensing, labeling, stock management, and customer service under pharmacist guidance.

Training will lead to Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing. Ideal candidates have prior customer service experience and a willingness to undertake the required training to progress within the business.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is welcomed.
• Duties include accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training to progress to Counter Course and NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under supervision.
• Assist with ordering and stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Provide high standard of service to customers and support a well-established team.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Dispensing) desirable

Job description

12013 - 40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

12013 - 40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 477 branch located at Heysham Primary Care Centre, Middleton Way, Heysham, Morecombe, LA3 2LE.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

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)

Friday 09:00-18:00 (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 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.