Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant for a 24-hour permanent position within their North Ormesby branch. This role offers training towards recognized qualifications, alongside opportunities to develop customer service skills in a supportive team environment. You will engage directly with customers and ensure high standards of service while managing inventory.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks’ paid holiday plus statutory holidays

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Desire to learn and progress in pharmacy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items.
• Managing stock levels within the dispensary and shop.
• Working under supervision from the Pharmacist.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Willing to Undertake Training Courses

Job description

10802 –24 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 24-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 705-branch located at 9 Trinity Mews, North Ormesby Health Village, Middlesborough, TS3 6AL.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Monday 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.

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
• Staff discount
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

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.