Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant

Overview

11385–40 hour - Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work between all our branches in region 16 which covers 11 branches in Durham, Boldon Colliery, Sunderland, Northumberland, Whitley Bay, Yarm and Middlesbrough area.

Usual working hours can range between 09:00 to 17:00, or 09:00 to 18:00.

• As a Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
• Receive prescriptions and hand out prescription items and assist with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
• Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist.
• Work as part of a well-established team to ensure customers receive a high standard of service.

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are required.
• Due to the nature of the role, travel to various locations across the region on a regular basis is required.
• A full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential. You will be required to use your own vehicle for this role; your personal insurance policy must allow for business use.
• If appointed, the company will make a financial contribution to the business aspect of your insurance upon receipt of a document demonstrating any increased premium.
• Fuel receipts should be obtained for each visit to the petrol station and the mileage claim submitted on a weekly basis.

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, increasing after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions
• 20% Staff discount
• Regulatory training
• Free uniform

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If you think this role is right for you, please apply. We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.

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