Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a Trainee Healthcare Partner. This role involves assisting with pharmacy services and establishing relationships with patients and customers. Ideal candidates will be proactive, self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ongoing training and certifications are provided to help advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers.
• Assist in the delivery of pharmacy services where appropriate.
• Act as an ambassador for the pharmacy serving the community.

Skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to meet deadlines

Understanding of confidentiality

Accurate handling of medicines

Education

Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)

Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated person looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Our pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual with a willingness to learn to join us as a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser). In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Details

Total Working Hours: 39.5hrs
Working Pattern: Week 1 - Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9-6; Sat 9-5; Week 2 - Mon-Fri 9-6

Rate of Pay: £12.32ph

Branch Name: Weston Super Mare District Hospital
Branch Address: Weston Super Mare District Hospital, Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ

Qualifications

You will be given the opportunity to gain the following qualifications:

• Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)
• Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Once you have achieved these qualifications you will have further opportunities to develop yourself and your skillset!

Role and responsibilities

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients as well as healthcare professionals. You will assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate. You will be an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy serving the community and interacting with customers on a day-to-day basis.

About our company

At Phoenix Group we are committed to excellence and dedicated to our customers’ needs. We deliver health, every day, all day. As a pan-European wholesaling and retail company we do that in many ways, with more than 500 community pharmacies, 13 nationwide distribution depots and over 6,000 employees. Supporting longer, healthier and happier lives is at the heart of the service that we deliver to our communities and something that we are really proud of.

The ideal candidate

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Accurate handling of medicines

Desirable Skills

• Customer Service Training
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment