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Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Cohens Chemist

Whitley Bay, Tyne & WearView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

We are looking to recruit a 32 -hour Trainee Pharmacy Assistant on a permanent contract to work at our 496 branch located at 21 Avenue Road, Seaton, Delaval, Whitley Bay, NE25 0DS.

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)

Whilst working in this branch you will gain excellent knowledge and skills which will contribute to you successfully gaining the recognised Counter Course and NVQ level 2 qualification in Dispensing.

This position is ideally suited to someone with previous customer service experience and who is willing to undertake the relevant training courses in order to progress.

Duties will include the accurate dispensing and labelling of prescription items with guidance and supervision from the Pharmacist. The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the ordering and management of stock levels within the dispensary and the shop.

The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines, you will also have a desire to learn and progress your career in our business.

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 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. Apply for this job

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

8 September 2026

Last checked

8 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

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Cohens Chemist

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