Trainee Pharmacy Assistant Liverpool - Full Time 12/13 Marian Square L30 5QA

Cohens Chemists; Sefton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

4 weeks' paid holiday

EAP Provided by BUPA

Pension contributions

Regulatory training

Free uniform

Job summary

Cohens Chemist in Liverpool is seeking a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract at our Bootle branch. You will gain the knowledge and skills to complete the Counter Course and NVQ level 2 in dispensing.

Duties include dispensing and labeling under supervision, assisting with stock management in the dispensary and shop, and delivering high standards of customer service in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Willing to undertake the relevant training to progress.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate dispensing and labeling of prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with ordering and stock management within the dispensary and shop.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Provide high standards of customer service as part of a well‑established team.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Dispensing

Job description

Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Liverpool, Job Ref: 11873

11873 - 40 hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 021 branch located at 12/13 Marian Square, Bootle, Liverpool, L30 5QA.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

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)

Friday 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
• Regulatory training where required
• Free uniform

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

Cohens Chemist is part of the Cohens Group and a well loved brand name in community pharmacy. The Company was established in 1980 and is now one of Britain's leading pharmacy chains with branches throughout the UK.

Cohens Chemist is a trading name of Gorgemead Limited, registered in England & Wales No. 1425062.

Our Online Pharmacy is registered with the GPhC (Reg. 1103343)