Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

inploi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in England is seeking a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant to start a career in healthcare with no prior experience necessary. The role requires a passion for customer service and offers on-the-job training towards becoming a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser. This position is part-time, requiring 16 hours a week on Thursdays and Fridays. Superdrug values individuality and provides excellent training and development opportunities, making it a great place to kickstart your pharmacy career.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday

30% discount at Superdrug

Discounted services

Access to Aviva Digicare Workplace+

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, just a passion for healthcare.
• Friendly, positive attitude essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the pharmacy team with counter sales and stock replenishment.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to customers and patients.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and merchandising.
• Learn on the job while undertaking a Healthcare Assistant course.
• Progress towards a Pharmacy Dispenser qualification.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Start Your Pharmacy Career with Superdrug – No Experience Needed!

Location: Ashford, Station Road
Hours: 16 hours a week, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Salary: Up to £12.65 per hour depending on age

Are you looking to kickstart a career in healthcare but don’t have experience? At Superdrug, we believe in nurturing talent from the ground up. Join us as a Trainee Pharmacy Assistant and learn on the job while working towards becoming a qualified Pharmacy Dispenser. With over 200 pharmacies and 90+ health clinics across the UK, we’re proud to offer accessible, high quality healthcare and you could be part of it!

Why Choose Superdrug?

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Real-time earnings tracking with Stream
• Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated person
• Discounted services including Online Doctor
• Access to Aviva Digicare Workplace+ for you and your family – including Digital GP, mental health consultations, and annual health checks
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the pharmacy team with counter sales and stock replenishment
• Providing friendly, attentive service to customers and patients
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and merchandising
• Learning on the job and undertaking a Healthcare Assistant course
• Progressing towards a Pharmacy Dispenser qualification over time

We’re Looking For

• No prior experience required – just a passion for healthcare and customer service
• A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well in a team or independently
• Confidence to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why Superdrug?

We celebrate individuality, encourage fun, and work hard to deliver “That Superdrug feeling!” If you’re ready to start your journey in pharmacy and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

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