Pharmacy Assistant

The Day Lewis Group; Berrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pharmacy chain in Berrow is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Assistant. This role involves supporting the pharmacist, providing excellent customer service, and being part of a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for pharmacy and a willingness to develop professionally. Benefits include a pension, employee assistance program, and training support.

Benefits

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Discount

28 Days Holiday

Bonus Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle To Work Scheme

Refer A Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Assist the Pharmacist in service delivery and customer care.
• Complete pharmacy assistant training course if required.
• Support the team and develop relationships with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing pharmacy business and ensuring customer service.
• Support patients at the front counter.
• Be an integral part of the team, working closely with colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

Pharmacy assistant course

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - TA8 2JU (Berrow)

Join our Day Lewis Pharmacy Berrow Team

40 hours per week

Day Lewis are seeing a full time Pharmacy Assistant—Dispenser. If successful this role will support your development and future career in Medicine and Clinical Care. We are a fast‑paced, innovative Pharmacy business continuously looking to develop and engage with the future of the Pharmacy World and a career as a Pharmacy Assistant is an excellent stepping stone into the fast‑paced world of pharmacy.

Please research the role of Pharmacy Assistant on the NHS Health Careers for more information on the wonderful career opportunities this career path can offer. The first stage of this career path at Pharmacy Assistant level is settling into our team and completing the Day Lewis Induction training. Then depending on previous pharmacy experience you may need to complete a pharmacy assistant course which can take between 3–6 months.

Our vision is to develop the next generation of Pharmacy Technicians (we support with course/training and course reimbursement). The National Pharmaceutical Association's new BTEC Level 3 Diploma – Principles and Practices for Pharmacy Technicians is an integrated course tailored to suit the needs of the learner and the pharmacy at a time when the responsibility and professional recognition of pharmacy technicians is growing.

Reporting directly to the Pharmacist Manager, your support at Pharmacy Assistant level is vital to the team in the provision of advanced and enhanced services.

• Assist the Pharmacist in developing the pharmacy business by ensuring the dispensary delivers a superb level of customer service and operates effectively with regards to company policies and procedures.
• Assist on the front counter and be a great welcome and support to patients.
• You will be an integral part of a small, hard‑working and compact team.
• Developing relationships with patients and healthcare organisations to ensure that we deliver the most effective and patient‑friendly customer service.
• Team work is a vital element of this family‑owned chain which seeks to reward, recognise and empower hard workers.

We offer a great range of benefits:

• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Discount
• 28 Days Holiday inclusive of public and bank holidays
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Sick Pay (After 1 Year Service)
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave (After 2 Years Service)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Refer AFriend Scheme

Apply today to make Day Lewis your next company to join! You won't regret taking this next step in your Pharmacy Career as a Pharmacy Assistant with us.