Cohens Chemist
Qualified Pharmacy Assistant
Qualified Pharmacy Assistant at Cohens Chemist, based in Preston, North West. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Preston, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Pharmacist
Reference 635290196475316882
About the role
12140 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 585 located at 182 Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 4AY.
The proposed shift pattern is:
Monday 09:00-13:00
Tuesday 09:00-13:00
Wednesday 09:00-13:00
Thursday 09:00-13:00
Friday 09:00-13:00
As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.
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.
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. xwwtmva
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.
Reference: 635290196475316882 · Posted 6 hours ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Cohens Chemist
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