Job Description

We are passionate about our staff and customers and strive to always be the most efficient, knowledgeable, and caring pharmacy in town

We are currently looking for an individual to come join our team at our Mount Chambers Branch in Braintree as a Counter Assistant. We are recruiting for 17 hours per week covering Monday to Friday.

Monday 2pm till 6pm

Tuesday Off

Wednesday 2pm till 6pm

Thursday 9:30am till 2pm

Friday- 9:30am till 2pm

You will be the first point of contact for customers, providing excellent service and support in a busy community pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting customers with over-the-counter medicines and health advice (within your level of training) Processing sales and handling prescriptions efficiently Supporting the pharmacist with daily dispensary and stock management tasks Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional counter and retail area Ensuring patient confidentiality and compliance with pharmacy regulations
You may be required to deliver healthcare advice and signpost customers where necessary.

We are committed to our employees and provide ongoing support and training to help you develop in your role and with your career progression.

Personal specification - Ideally, we are looking for someone with the following:

Essential:

Excellent customer service and communication skills Friendly, approachable, and professional manner Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks Willingness to learn and undertake relevant pharmacy training

Desirable:

Previous experience in a pharmacy or retail environment Knowledge of over-the-counter medicines and health products Medicine Counter Course in Pharmacy Services or willingness to work towards it - Company funded Dynamic and extremely organised, good attention to detail and high levels of concentration. Dedicated to the customer experience and customer care. High levels of literacy and numeracy are essential.

The Perks

And in joining Borno, you'll receive:

Opportunity to join a successful family run business, where our staff matter. Career progression and opportunity to undergo further company-funded training Free parking 20 days annual leave Plus 8 Bank Holidays Pension scheme Company sick pay accrued due to length of service Employee discount
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.25 per hour

Experience:

UK Community Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Medicine Counter Course (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person