We are seeking a motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team.
The role is for a full time Pharmacy Assistant to work in our busy pharmacy in Acton Town. This is a permanent position and we are seeking candidates looking for a long term position and a career with the company.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy retail pharmacy, a methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks and a passion for customer care and service.
Candidates who have completed a Dispensing Assistants Course and/or Medicines Counter Assistant course are preferred. However, consideration will be given to less experienced candidates and any successful candidate will supported with full training.
Essential requirements:
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Able to promote pharmacy services
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work under pressure and as a part of a team
- Motivated and hard working
- Understanding of confidential issues
Duties include:
- Working on the counter giving advice and guidance on product selection to customers and ensuring the pharmacy is well stocked, clean and tidy
- Handing out prescriptions and promoting the pharmacies services to customers
- Dispensing prescriptions, preparation and labelling of medicines
- Dispensing and making up blister packs and help manage them
- Stock control and management - ordering via a number of wholesalers, receiving and checking deliveries, reporting any discrepancies
- Cash handling and till operation
- Managing travel vaccination bookings and paperwork
To apply please send us your CV and Cover Letter in the first instance.
Please kindly note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Thank you for applying and all the best with your job search.
Salary negotiable
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21-£14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Acton W3 8HR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Acton W3 8HR (preferred)
Work Location: In person