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Trainee Pharmacy Assistant Pontefract - Part Time Northgate WF8 1HJ

Cohens Chemist
Pontefract Part-time
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Trainee Pharmacy Assistant \- Pontefract, Job Ref: 11705

11705\- 28\.5 hour \- Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 28\.5\-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 536\-branch located at Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

Tuesday 09:00\-18:30 (one\-hour unpaid break)

Wednesday 10:00\-16:30 (30minutes unpaid break)

Thursday 09:00\-18:30 (one\-hour unpaid break)

Friday 13:00\-18:30

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*

  • *Staff discount*

  • *Regulatory training where required*

  • *Free uniform*
If you think this role is right for you, please apply, we would love to have you as part of the Cohens Family. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

Please apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

*Please note the Cohens Group reserves the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.*

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