Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Regulatory training where required

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is recruiting a 27 hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to work at our Huddersfield branch (Ground Floor, Globe Mill, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite). You will assist with dispensing under pharmacist supervision and support stock management in the dispensary and shop.

This position suits someone with customer service experience who is eager to undertake the required training to progress, including NVQ level 2 in Dispensing, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses.
• Accuracy and attention to detail under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under supervision.
• Assist with ordering and stock management in dispensary and shop.
• Provide high-quality service and work well in a team.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Willingness to train

Job description

11942 - 27 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract We are looking to recruit a 27 hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a 12 month fixed term contract to work at our 335 branch located at Ground Floor, Globe Mill, Bridge Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JN.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows: Monday 10:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30 (30 minute unpaid lunch break) Thursday 11:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break) Friday 10:00 -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.

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

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

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