Are you looking to kickstart your career in pharmacy?
Do you have the ability to build meaningful relationships with customers?
We invite you to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference in our communities, working with the UK’s fastest-growing group of community pharmacies.
We are Avicenna, and we are here to make pharmacy Better!
At Avicenna, we actively improve pharmacy by making a lasting impact on our community, providing the best care to positively influence our patients’ lives, expanding our reach, and innovating in safety and service.
Better for our People
Better for our Patients
Better for our Planet
What do our Values mean?
We believe pharmacy can be better for everyone—our staff, our buying groups, and support teams. We are committed to making Avicenna a better place to work for our partners.
We are dedicated to sustainability, taking responsibility for our environmental impact. We measure customer satisfaction continuously and seek innovative ways to enhance our stores and services for local communities.
Better pharmacy starts with our people.
Your New Role with Avicenna:
You will be the first point of contact for our customers and patients, providing advice or referring to the Pharmacist when appropriate. You will promote pharmacy services and adhere to protocols. Key responsibilities include:
* Managing queues and patient expectations
* Maintaining patient confidentiality
* Understanding stocked lines and their benefits to customers
* Ensuring a welcoming, clean, and professional pharmacy environment
* Facilitating face-up shelving and managing gaps
Through training provided by Avicenna, you will qualify as a Medicine Counter Assistant within 6-12 months.
Perks at Work:
We offer a range of benefits beyond salary, including:
* Competitive salary
* Clear progression pathways
* Additional accredited training
* Discounts platform for online retailers
* Pension contributions
* Generous annual leave (21 days plus bank holidays)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Colleague pharmacy discounts
* Employee assistance program (helpline, legal, counseling, wellbeing portal)
* Referral bonus of up to £1,000 for successful colleague introductions
* Access to wellbeing platforms such as Move, Munch, Money, and Mind
Why join Avicenna?
As the UK’s fastest-growing group of community pharmacies and the largest buying group, with over 139 pharmacies and 1200 independent members, now is a great time to join and grow your career with us.
Our people are vital to our success. If you have the right attitude, excellent communication skills, commitment, and a passion for community healthcare, we will support your training and development.
Career progression pathway: Trainee Medicine Counter Assistant > Qualified Medicine Counter Assistant > Dispenser > Checking Dispenser > Technician > ACT
We are looking for individuals who:
* Have retail or customer service experience
* Possess a caring, confident manner when serving and advising patients
* Are enthusiastic, problem-solvers, eager for challenges
Join us on our mission to make pharmacy better.
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