Pharmacy Assistant

Job Summary

Pharmacy Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Reydon, Southwold

We are seeking a motivated, reliable, and customer-focused Pharmacy Assistant to join our busy community pharmacy in Reydon on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing excellent customer service, supporting patients, and developing their skills within a friendly and supportive pharmacy environment.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional, and helpful customer service to patients and visitors.
• Assist patients with prescription collections and general enquiries.
• Support the pharmacy team with the preparation and processing of prescriptions under the supervision of the Pharmacist and qualified pharmacy staff.
• Receive, unpack, check, and store pharmacy deliveries appropriately.
• Assist with stock management, including checking stock levels and expiry dates.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised pharmacy environment.
• Assist with ordering and replenishing medicines and other pharmacy products.
• Support the pharmacy team with NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Assist with general administrative and day-to-day pharmacy duties.
• Follow all pharmacy procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and health and safety requirements.
• Work effectively as part of the wider pharmacy team to ensure the safe and efficient running of the pharmacy.

Essential Requirements

• Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the pharmacy environment.
• A genuine commitment to providing excellent patient and customer service.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a pharmacy, healthcare, retail, or customer service environment.
• Accredited Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
• Experience using pharmacy dispensing or computer systems.

Salary

Competitive hourly rate, dependent on qualifications and experience.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to gain pharmacy experience and relevant qualifications.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• The opportunity to develop a rewarding career within community pharmacy.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of your local community.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking, and interested in developing your career within community pharmacy, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to:

Email: [email protected]

Pay: £25,420.00-£40,520.00 per year

Work Location: In person