Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Chester-le-Street is recruiting a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract at our 528 branch, 5 Bridge End, DH3 3RE. You will gain the Counter Course and NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing while delivering friendly, customer-focused service to our customers.

Duties include accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions under supervision from the Pharmacist, assisting with stock ordering and management in the dispensary and shop, and taking part in required

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Attention to detail essential for accurate dispensing.
• Willingness to undertake required training to progress.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with stock ordering and management in the dispensary and shop.
• Participate in regulatory training to progress within the business.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Willingness to undertake training

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

11961 - 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 528 branch located at 5 Bridge End, Chester Le Street, DH3 3RE.

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)

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

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