9984 - 40 hour Qualified or Trainee Counter Assistant - Permanent contract
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | RG21 7AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Cohens Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9984 |
Summary
40 -hour Qualified or Trainee Counter Assistant - Permanent contract
We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Counter Assistant to work at our 724 branch located in 4 Dickson House, Basingstoke, RG21 7AH
The proposed shift pattern is to work 5 days a week Monday to Friday as follows:
12:00am to 9:00pm (includes 1-hour unpaid break each day)
As a Pharmacy Counter Assistant you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over the counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.
The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
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 you don’t already have a Counter Assistant qualification that is okay as long you are willing to be enrolled onto the Medicines counter assistant course. This course meets the minimum training requirements outlined by the GPhC for staff working on the medicines counter. This fully accredited course provided by the NPA provides the essential knowledge required to sell medicines over the counter and provide appropriate healthcare advice. Interact provides flexible learning at a pace that suits the pharmacy and the learner. Every learner has their own copy of the complete course materials, empowering them to study, learn and have their own personal reference source of information when supporting customers and patients.
Here at Cohens we are proud to offer each of our team members with great rewards and benefits.
When you join Cohens as a new member of our team, you will automatically gain access to a platform of discounts and savings with other retailers, restaurants, leisure providers. This scheme has been designed with you and our existing team members in mind, to provide all our employees with various rewards and benefits to Get Fit, Save Money and Feel Great.
We are also proud to announce that our rewards don’t just stop here. If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
Discretionary bonus scheme
4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
Pension contributions
20% Staff discount
Regulatory training
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.
We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Counter Assistant to work at our 724 branch located in 4 Dickson House, Basingstoke, RG21 7AH
The proposed shift pattern is to work 5 days a week Monday to Friday as follows:
12:00am to 9:00pm (includes 1-hour unpaid break each day)
As a Pharmacy Counter Assistant you will work under the supervision of the Pharmacist and you will assist customers with the sale of over the counter medicines, offering advice on the provision of information, symptoms and products as well promoting the additional services that our branch offers. You will also be tasked with replenishing stock and supporting the pharmacy team.
The role would ideally suit someone with previous customer service experience. The utmost attention to detail is required in this role along with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
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 you don’t already have a Counter Assistant qualification that is okay as long you are willing to be enrolled onto the Medicines counter assistant course. This course meets the minimum training requirements outlined by the GPhC for staff working on the medicines counter. This fully accredited course provided by the NPA provides the essential knowledge required to sell medicines over the counter and provide appropriate healthcare advice. Interact provides flexible learning at a pace that suits the pharmacy and the learner. Every learner has their own copy of the complete course materials, empowering them to study, learn and have their own personal reference source of information when supporting customers and patients.
Here at Cohens we are proud to offer each of our team members with great rewards and benefits.
When you join Cohens as a new member of our team, you will automatically gain access to a platform of discounts and savings with other retailers, restaurants, leisure providers. This scheme has been designed with you and our existing team members in mind, to provide all our employees with various rewards and benefits to Get Fit, Save Money and Feel Great.
We are also proud to announce that our rewards don’t just stop here. If successful, additional benefits for you could include:
Discretionary bonus scheme
4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increases each year after 6 years’ service to a max of 5 weeks paid holiday, plus statutory holidays
Pension contributions
20% Staff discount
Regulatory training
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.