11963 – 40 hour - Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant
| Company: | Cohens Chemist |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | DH3 3RE |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Nov 2026 |
Summary
11963 – 40 hour - Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Permanent Contract
We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at branch 528 located at 5 Bridge End, Chester Le Street, DH3 3RE in region 16 with the requirement to work across the North East Area.
The proposed shift pattern is:
Monday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00 (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Friday 09:00 - 18:00 (1-hour unpaid lunch break)
As a Regional Relief Qualified Pharmacy Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the business in providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for providing support with the dispensing and labelling of prescription items.
Additional responsibilities will include receiving prescriptions and handing out prescription items and assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary.
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services is essential; skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all required.
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.
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.
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)
EAP Provided by BUPA
Pension contributions
Staff discount
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 apply at: www.cohenschemist.co.uk/jobs
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.