Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom Cohens Chemist Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year

hour - Trainee Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit a 40-hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at our 016-branch located at 53/55 High Street, Rishton, Blackburn, BB1 4LD

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)

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:

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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