About the role:
Our community pharmacies play a key part in caring for the health and wellbeing of our customers. As the largest Co-operative Pharmacy group, our pharmacies offer so much more than just exceptional customer service! From prescriptions and flu vaccines to podiatry, we’re passionate about looking after the health needs of our patients.
Joining us as either a Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispensing Technician, you’ll be joining an enthusiastic and hardworking team of colleagues that work together to make a positive difference to the lives of their patients. From working the counter to assisting in the dispensary, there is a wide range of duties for you to be involved in, such as:
1. Keeping the delivery pharmacy fully stocked and ready for accepting and working deliveries and completing stock takes
2. Delivering the technical aspects of the dispensary, allowing and ensuring the safe supply of medicines. This could be through ordering medicines, labelling, dispensing, and supporting the collection of prescriptions
About You
It isn’t just about experience or knowledge; we’re looking for people with a genuine passion for customer service and who will be ambassadors for healthcare in our pharmacies. To be successful in joining our team, you’ll need to show us:
3. A natural ability to build meaningful relationships with both patients (over the phone) and colleagues
4. An upbeat, caring, and confident manner
5. An enthusiasm and talent for problem solving, eager to take on new challenges and experiences
6. A methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks, using your own initiative and teamwork skills to aid you
7. Experience of working in a retail background and using a stock control system would be desirable but not essential as full training is provided
For this role, we’re happy to consider the following: Trainee Pharmacy Services Assistant, Pharmacy Services Assistant or Dispensing Technician. So, whether you’re looking to start a career in pharmacy, the opportunity to gain your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification, Level 3 Dispensary qualification, or are already qualified and looking to keep progressing, we want to hear from you!
Benefits
This is a great opportunity to develop your Pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our communities. In addition to working for a growing co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
8. Up to 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays
9. Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
10. Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
11. Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
12. Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
13. Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities