12064 – 20 hour - Qualified Pharmacy Assistant – Fixed Term 12-month Contract


Company:	Cohens Chemist
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Manchester, M8 8UP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking to recruit a 20-hour Qualified Pharmacy Assistant on a fixed term contract to work at branch 452 located at Cheetham Hill Primary Care Centre, Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8UP.

The proposed shift pattern is:

Monday 14:00-18:00

Tuesday 14:00-18:00

Wednesday 14:00-18:00

Thursday 14:00-18:00

Friday 14:00-18:00

As a 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.

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.

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