12079 - 30 hour Qualified Counter Assistant – Permanent Contract

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12079 - 30 hour Qualified Counter Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 30-hour Qualified Counter Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 726-branch located at Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrell Road, Grimsby, DN34 4GB.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 08:30-15:00 (30 minutes unpaid break)

Tuesday 09:30 – 17:30 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Wednesday 08:30-18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Friday 08:30 – 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

As a Qualified Pharmacy Counter Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over-the-counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.

The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

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.

You will already be qualified as a Medicine Counter Assistant as such your duties will include:

• Supporting colleagues in running a successful pharmacy service

• Advising customers on how to manage common conditions encountered in the pharmacy

• Recommending over the counter products appropriately to customers

• Supporting colleagues with receiving and handing out prescriptions.

To be successful in this role you will have a desire to learn and progress your career at Cohens.

This position is ideally suited to someone who is a hardworking, confident communicator. You must have the utmost attention to detail and excellent time keeping.

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: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs

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.