Trainee counter assistant bolton - part time crompton health centre bl1 8up

Trainee Counter Assistant - Bolton, Job Ref: 11760

11760– 22.5-hour Trainee Counter Assistant – Permanent Contract

We are looking to recruit a 22.5-hour TraineeCounter Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 718-branch located at Crompton Health Centre, Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8UP.

The proposed shift pattern is as follows:

• Monday 09:00 – 13:30
• Tuesday 09:00 – 13:30
• Thursday 09:00 – 13:30
• Friday 09:00 – 13:30

As a Trainee 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 be enrolled onto a Medicines Counter Assistant Course that you will complete in branch over a period of time and once qualified you will be able to confidently:

• Support colleagues in running a successful pharmacy service
• Advise Customers on how to manage common conditions encountered in the pharmacy
• Recommend over the counter products appropriately to customers
• Support colleagues with receiving and handing out prescriptions.

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)
• Pension contributions
• EAP Provided by BUPA
• 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 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.

Cohens Chemist is part of the Cohens Group and a well loved brand name in community pharmacy. The Company was established in 1980 and is now one of Britain's leading pharmacy chains with branches throughout the UK.

Cohens Chemist is a trading name of Gorgemead Limited, registered in England & Wales No. 1425062.

Our Online Pharmacy is registered with the GPhC (Reg. 1103343)