Pharmacy Student

Salary: £12.75 per hour
Hours: 0–8 hours per week during university term time, with additional hours available by mutual agreement, particularly during university holidays
Contract: Flexible / casual part-time arrangement
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic MPharm student to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis.

This role is designed to fit around your university timetable and provide an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a pharmacy environment alongside your studies.

The hours will vary according to the needs of the business and your university commitments. There are no guaranteed minimum hours under this flexible arrangement, although opportunities for additional work may be available by agreement.

During university holidays, there may be increased opportunities to work additional hours, subject to business requirements and mutual agreement.

Key Responsibilities

Working under appropriate supervision and within your level of training and competence, your duties may include:

• Supporting the pharmacy team with day-to-day activities.
• Assisting with the preparation and assembly of prescriptions in accordance with company procedures and under appropriate supervision.
• Supporting the dispensing process where appropriate to your training and competence.
• Assisting with stock management, ordering, receiving and putting away stock.
• Helping to maintain accurate and organised pharmacy records.
• Supporting the safe and efficient running of the pharmacy.
• Providing a professional, friendly and helpful service to patients and customers.
• Assisting with administrative and general pharmacy duties.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and confidentiality.
• Complying with pharmacy procedures, policies, professional requirements and relevant legislation.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, your training and level of competence.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying an MPharm (Master of Pharmacy) degree.
• Has a genuine interest in developing their pharmacy knowledge and practical experience.
• Is reliable, responsible and organised.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a professional and patient-focused approach.
• Is willing to work flexibly around their university timetable.
• Is able to work additional hours during university holidays where mutually agreed.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, patient safety and professional standards.

Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, depending on the candidate's stage of study.

Hours and Flexibility

This is a genuinely flexible role intended to fit around university studies.

During university term time, the expected availability will generally be between 0 and 8 hours per week, depending on the needs of the pharmacy and the student's availability.

Additional hours may be offered and agreed from time to time. There may be particular opportunities to work additional hours during university holidays, when availability is greater.

There is no obligation on the employer to provide a minimum number of hours, and no obligation on the individual to accept additional work that is offered, subject to the terms of the final employment agreement.

Working hours will be agreed in advance wherever reasonably practicable.

Pay

£12.75 per hour.

Pay will be made through the employer's normal payroll arrangements and will be subject to any applicable tax and National Insurance deductions.

The rate will be reviewed where necessary to ensure compliance with any applicable statutory minimum wage requirements.

Holiday Entitlement

The successful applicant will receive statutory paid holiday entitlement in accordance with UK employment law, calculated according to the hours worked and the individual's employment status.

Details of holiday arrangements will be set out in the written statement of employment particulars.

Employment Rights

The successful applicant will be engaged under an appropriate employment arrangement reflecting the flexible nature of the role.

Nothing in this job description removes or limits any statutory employment rights. The successful applicant will receive all employment rights and protections applicable to their employment status, including applicable National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage, paid holiday and rest-break rights.

Training and Supervision

The successful applicant will work within their level of training, competence and experience and will receive appropriate supervision and support.

As an MPharm student, you will not be expected to undertake duties beyond your competence, training or legal/professional scope.

All pharmacy-related duties must be carried out in accordance with applicable legislation, professional standards, company procedures and appropriate supervision requirements.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding patients, customers, colleagues, prescriptions, medicines and business information.

All personal data must be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the pharmacy's policies and procedures.

Safeguarding and Checks

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of any checks that are reasonably required for the role, which may include identity, right-to-work and other appropriate pre-employment checks.

Where the nature of the duties requires it, any appropriate DBS or other checks will be undertaken in accordance with applicable requirements.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in recruitment and employment. Applications will be considered fairly and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking

Application question(s):

• Are you an MPHARM or OSPAP student?

Work Location: In person