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Trainee Pharmacy Services Assistant

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm, Saturday 9.00am - 12.00pm

39 hours per week

Not Specified

Kirton

£12.86 per hour

Permanent

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About the role:
Starting your journey in pharmacy, making a difference every day

As a Trainee Pharmacy Services Assistant, you'll play an important part in supporting our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to deliver safe, effective and compassionate pharmacy services to the communities we serve. You'll help patients access the medication and advice they need, while developing the knowledge and skills to build a rewarding career in pharmacy.

No two days are the same. One day you could be helping prepare prescriptions, supporting the dispensing of medication or providing information about symptoms and healthcare products. The next, you might be assisting customers at the checkout, managing pharmacy stock or carrying out diagnostic tests and basic health checks under the guidance of the Pharmacist.

This is a great opportunity to learn while you work, gaining hands-on experience and working towards your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification. With support from your pharmacy colleagues and access to ongoing training, you'll build your confidence and understanding of pharmacy services as you develop in the role.

Whether you're helping a patient with a query, making sure medication is handled safely or supporting colleagues to keep the pharmacy running smoothly, you'll make a real difference to the experience and wellbeing of our communities.

Here's how you'll make a difference

Supporting the preparation and dispensing of medication under the direction of the Pharmacist, helping ensure patients receive safe and effective care.

Providing friendly customer service, offering information on symptoms and healthcare products and helping patients find the support they need.

Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy by managing stock, processing sales, maintaining accurate records and helping ensure products are available when needed.

Developing your knowledge and skills through your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification, while supporting pharmacy services such as diagnostic tests and health checks when required.

If you're enthusiastic about helping people, enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to develop a career in pharmacy, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your first step with Lincolnshire Co-op.

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About You
Someone who's eager to learn and passionate about helping people

This is a role where a caring nature, attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for learning will help you build a rewarding career in pharmacy.

You'll enjoy helping people, making customers feel welcome and providing reassurance when they need it most. Whether you're supporting the preparation of medication, answering customer queries or helping keep the pharmacy running smoothly, you'll take pride in delivering a friendly, professional service and making a positive difference to your local community.

Previous experience in a pharmacy or similar customer-facing environment would be beneficial, but it's your attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to providing excellent care that really matter. We'll support you in developing your knowledge and skills as you work towards your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

A caring, friendly and empathetic approach, with the ability to handle customer queries sensitively while maintaining confidentiality.

Good communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to interact professionally with patients, customers and colleagues.

A methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks, with good attention to detail and basic literacy and numeracy skills.

A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to work well as part of a team, demonstrate our THRIVE values and take ownership of your learning and development.

To be considered for this role, you'll need to be willing to work towards and complete a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant qualification.

We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people and wants to make a genuine difference. You'll bring enthusiasm, reliability and a positive attitude, helping us deliver pharmacy services that our communities can trust.

Benefits that help you grow

Alongside the opportunity to develop a rewarding career while supporting the health and wellbeing of your local community, you'll receive a benefits package that's just as rewarding:

30 days' annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays.

A pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.

Generous colleague discounts across our family of businesses.

An annual discretionary colleague bonus in recognition of your contribution.

We're also proud to be an Investors in People Platinum employer, recognising our commitment to helping colleagues learn, develop and build rewarding careers. Through ongoing training, support from experienced pharmacy colleagues and opportunities to gain your Level 2 qualification, we'll help you build the skills and confidence to grow within Lincolnshire Co-op.

Ready to take your first step into pharmacy?

If you're passionate about helping people, excited to learn something new and want to make a positive difference to your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

A full job description is available to download on this page, providing further information about the responsibilities, experience and skills required for the role.
About Us
From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Job Description

Where you'll
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Here is where you'll be based.

Boston Road, Kirton, Lincolnshire, PE20 1DS, United Kingdom

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Pharmacy & Healthcare

Want to use your caring nature to help people in your community feel better?

Our pharmacies are more than a place to collect prescriptions. They're local health hubs where people come to you for advice, clinical services and support to stay well. Whether that's vaccinations, health checks or guidance on managing everyday conditions.

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Why choose us?

Career progression

Whether you have big ambitions or taking a small next step, you'll have chances to learn, build your skills, and grow more confident in your role.

How we help you grow

For life's challenges

If life gets in the way you'll have supportive managers who listen and help you find a way forward.

Owned by members, not shareholders

You'll be part of a co-op that puts people and communities first, every day.

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Pensions

Your future matters. We'll match what you pay in, up to 12%, with our Honeypot pension scheme.

Volunteering

You get two paid days a year to volunteer locally, doing something that feels good and has an impact in the community.

Why choose us

Rewards & benefits

A good job should come with good perks and as a colleague, you'll have access to a range of rewards and benefits. Some from day one, with others available once you've completed your probation.

Up to 36 days holiday

You'll start with 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays). That rises to 36 days with service.

Time to talk

A yearly catch-up with your manager to talk about how things are going and what support, training, or next steps would help you.

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Employees association

Discounted social events and days out. From comedy nights and concerts to shows and trips at special prices.

Colleague awards

Great service doesn't go unnoticed. You can nominate a colleague for an award when they've gone the extra mile.

Healthcare scheme

Affordable cover options for individuals and families, if you want a little extra support.

Union membership

We work closely with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) to support good working conditions and best practice.

Wellbeing support

Help for both body and mind, including counselling, helpful resources and other support when you need it.

Discretionary bonus

When the Society performs well, profits may be shared through an annual discretionary bonus. It's worked out as a percentage of your annual wage.

Colleague discount

After you've completed your probation, you'll get discounts across our products and services through our cashback scheme.

Volunteering days

You get two paid volunteer days each year to support your local community. It's part of your role, fully paid.