Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; 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 Morecambe is seeking a 24 hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. The role involves dispensing and labeling prescriptions under supervision, stocking and inventory management, and providing excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will gain NVQ level 2 Dispensing and Counter Course training, with emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and learning progression within the team.

Qualifications

• Must have customer service experience or be willing to train.
• Willing to undertake the Dispensing training courses and progress.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in dispensing under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label prescription items with guidance from Pharmacist.
• Assist with ordering and managing stock levels in dispensary and shop.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high standards of customer service.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

11956 - 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 476 branch located at 1 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecombe, LA3 1DA.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• 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)

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 you think this role is right for you, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family.

We are passionate about equal opportunities.

• 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

Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date.