Saturday Pharmacy Assistant

Day Lewis Pharmacy; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday inclusive of public &/

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (2+

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Job summary

Day Lewis Pharmacy is seeking a Saturday Pharmacy Assistant at our Sible Hedingham branch. This part-time role covers Saturdays 9am–1pm (4 hours weekly) and reports to the Pharmacist Manager. The position offers an induction and opportunities to pursue pharmacy training.

No prior experience is essential, but experience is welcome. You will help with customer service at the front desk, assist the pharmacist, and be part of a small, supportive team in a fast-paced, family-owned business that

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• 4 hours per week on Saturdays 9am-1pm.
• Induction training followed by potential course reimbursement.
• Path to Technician training with support from the company.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in delivering patient-focused service.
• Support front counter and greet customers.
• Work within a small team and follow company procedures.
• Build relationships with patients and healthcare organisations.
• Contribute to a friendly, efficient pharmacy environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Pharmacy assistant course (optional)

Job description

Saturday Pharmacy Assistant
Pharmacy Assistant - Experience preferred but not essential
Sible Hedingham, Halstead CO9 3PP
4 hours per week - Saturdays 9am-1pm
Day Lewis are seeing a part time Pharmacy Assistant. If succesful this role will support your development and future career in Medicine and Clinical Care.
We are a fast paced, innovative Pharmacy business continuously looking to develop and engage with the future of the Pharmacy World and a career as a Pharmacy Asisstant is an excellent stepping stone into the fast paced world of pharmacy.
Please research the role of Pharmacy Assistant on the NHS Health careers for more information on the wonderful career opportunites this career path can offer.
The first stage of this career path at Pharmacy Assistant level is settling into our team and completing the Day Lewis Induction training. Then depending on previous pharmacy experience you may need to complete a pharmacy assistant course which can take between 3-6 months.
Our vision is to develop the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians (we support with course/training and course reinbursement).
The National Pharmacutical Association's new BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Principles and practices for Pharmacy Technicians - is an integrated course tailored to suit the needs of the learner and the pharmacy at a time when the responsibility and professional recognition of pharmacy technicians is growing.
Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support at Pharmacy Assistant level is vital to the team in the provision of advanced and enhanced services.

• Assist the Pharmacist in developing the pharmacy business by ensuring the dispensary delivers a superb level of customer service and operates effectively with regards to company policies and procedures.
• Assist on the front counter and be a great welcome and support to patients.
• You will be an integral part of a small, hard-working and compact team.
• Developing relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to ensure that we deliver the most effective and patient friendly customer service.
• Team work is a vital element of this family owned chain which seeks to reward, recognise and empower hard workers.

We offer a great range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28 Days Holiday inclusive of public and bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer A Friend Scheme

Competitive + Benefits
Permanent - Full-time
Closing date: 29/10/2026
Job reference: KM1684804SibSPA

Saturday Pharmacy Assistant
Sible Hedingham, Essex, United Kingdom
CO9 3PP
Competitive + Benefits
Permanent - Full-time
Closing date: 29/10/2026
Job reference: KM1684804SibSPA
We are an equal opportunities employer.