Trainee Relief Pharmacist

Cohens Chemist; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohens Chemist is seeking a 40-hour Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract. You will travel between branches in region 12 around Stockport, dispensing and labeling prescriptions under Pharmacist supervision, and assisting with stock management in the dispensary and shop.

The role requires a full driving license and access to a vehicle for business use, with mileage reimbursement and HMRC guidelines observed. Training to gain NVQ level 2 in Dispensing will be provided.

Qualifications

• Requires driving between branches and region mobility.
• Dispensing and labeling prescription items under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with stock management in dispensary and shop.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense and label prescription items under supervision.
• Assist with ordering and stock management in the dispensary and shop.
• Support customer service across branches during regional coverage.
• Maintain attention to detail and comply with relevant procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Driving license

Education

NVQ level 2 Dispensing

Counter Course

Job description

11976 -40 hour - Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant - Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Regional Relief Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work between all of our branches in region 12 which covers the Stockport area.

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)

Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis.

A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is therefore essential for this role. You are required to use your own vehicle for this role; therefore, if appointed your personal insurance policy must allow for business use. It is advised that you contact your insurer to obtain information regarding this prior to attending an interview. Please note that "business insurance" refers to the vehicle only, and not the contents. The Company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.

Reimbursement for mileage undertaken on business journeys will be at a rate of 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles, after which 25p a mile will be reimbursed as per HMRC guidelines.

Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station visit and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.

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 wit...