Job Description

Overview

Andrews Pharmacy was established over 30 years ago and now ?operates 4 pharmacies and a post office in the Macclesfield area. During this time we have developed innovative services to benefit the health of our local communities. Andrews was the first community pharmacy in England to give a Covid vaccination and we are continuing to expand our vaccination and health services.

This is an opportunity to join a busy vibrant business working within the community to help people find the health solutions they need based at both our Kennedy Avenue and London Road branches. As a Dispensing Assistant you would be a key member of the pharmacy team. You will be involved throughout the activity of dispensing prescriptions. This includes stock ordering, checking off orders and putting away, processing NHS and private prescriptions and dispensing prior to a check by a pharmacist. The role also requires a friendly nature, good administration skills, communication skills and a working knowledge of IT. You will also be required to provide health advice and sell medicines to our customers.

Training to NVQ 2 is provided for inexperienced staff.

The training that is provided covers both Medicine Counter Assistant and Dispensing Assistant role as part of NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

We are looking for someone to work 24 - 40 hours per week. This will include most weekday working and alternate saturday mornings.

This role will include working between our four branches.

Support will be available from the rest of the team and the Pharmacist in charge of each shop when it is necessary to refer a patient or ask advice. Pharmacy experience is not required as all training will be provided in house, however retail experience would be helpful.

This role description is designed to give an overview of the role of Pharmacy Assistant and is not exclusively limited to the activities described below.

Key role and responsibilities

Talking to customers to establish their health needs

Ensuring the shop is welcoming and kept clean and well presented

Advising customers about over the counter medicines

Completing a regular stock take and ordering stock where needed

Preparing and dispensing prescriptions

Checking medicines are in date

Helping to promote all pharmacy services including vaccination, blood pressure, minor ailments under the Pharmacy 1st scheme.

Helping to maintain a Healthy Living Pharmacy

Essential Skills, Qualifications and experience

Strong customer service skills - enjoys engaging with the public.

Flexible and practical - can put your hand to anything.

Keen to learn about new pharmacy products and services.

Trustworthy and understanding of confidential issues.

Willing to learn new skills.

Good organisational skills.

The ability to work under pressure and an eye for detail.

Previous Pharmacy experience is desirable.

Effective communicator.

A full UK driving licence is desirable to help cover other branches.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Andrew Hodgson at Andrews Pharmacy on 01625 618481.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 20/06/2025