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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

4 weeks holiday

Pension contributions

EAP by BUPA

Regulatory training

Job summary

Cohens Group is recruiting a 20-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a permanent contract at the Rochdale branch. The role includes dispensing and labeling prescription items under pharmacist guidance, and helping manage stock in dispensary and shop.

The successful candidate will gain practical training toward the Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing, with opportunities to progress within the business while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and willingness to undertake training.
• Duties include dispensing and labeling prescriptions under pharmacist guidance.
• Able to manage stock and work to deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescriptions under supervision.
• Assist with stock ordering and inventory control in dispensary and shop.
• Provide high standard of service to customers and maintain accuracy.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ level 2 in Dispensing

Counter Course

Job description

12065 - 20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

12065 - 20 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 013-branch located at Nye Bevan House, Dowling Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HR.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Monday 14:00-18:00

Tuesday 14:00-18:00

Thursday 14:00-18:00

Friday 14:00-18:00

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

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.