Pharmacy Services Assistant

Monday - Friday 8.45am - 6.15pm
Advertised Hours
27.5 hours per week
All Locations
Gainsborough
Salary details:
£13.71 per hour
Vacancy type:
Permanent
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  • About the role:

  • What if your next role helped people feel healthier, every single day?

    As a Pharmacy Services Assistant, you'll play an important part in delivering safe, reliable and compassionate pharmacy services to the communities we serve. Working alongside Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, you'll help prepare and dispense medications, provide excellent customer service and ensure every patient receives the support they need with professionalism and care.

    No two days are the same. One day you could be preparing prescriptions, helping customers choose the right healthcare products or carrying out basic health checks. The next, you might be managing stock, supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy or working with colleagues to make sure patients receive their medication safely and efficiently.

    You'll be a reassuring presence for our customers, combining excellent service with attention to detail. Whether you're offering advice under the guidance of a Pharmacist, supporting patient care behind the scenes or maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and accuracy, you'll play a vital role in helping our pharmacy team deliver outstanding care every day.

     Here's how you'll make a difference
    • Preparing and dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist, ensuring patients receive safe and accurate care.
    • Providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service, offering advice on healthcare products and signposting customers to the appropriate pharmacy services when needed.
    • Supporting the day-to-day running of the pharmacy by ordering, receiving and maintaining pharmaceutical stock while keeping accurate records.
    • Carrying out basic health checks and supporting pharmacy services, helping improve the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
    • Continuing to develop your knowledge through ongoing training, maintaining high professional standards and ensuring patient confidentiality is always protected.

    If you're passionate about helping people, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to make a genuine difference through outstanding pharmacy care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • About You

  • Someone who's passionate about helping people feel their best

    This is a role where care, accuracy and a genuine passion for supporting others go hand in hand.

    You'll enjoy building relationships with customers, making them feel welcome and providing reassurance when they need it most. Whether you're preparing prescriptions, offering advice on healthcare products or supporting the smooth running of the pharmacy, you'll take pride in delivering an exceptional service while helping improve the health and wellbeing of your local community.

    Previous experience working in a pharmacy environment will help you succeed, but just as importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys learning, works well as part of a team and genuinely cares about making a difference to people's lives.

    We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

    • A caring, friendly and approachable nature, with a genuine passion for delivering excellent customer care.
    • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support customers and work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals.
    • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy when preparing prescriptions and completing pharmacy tasks.
    • Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy pharmacy environment.
    • A proactive attitude, taking ownership of your responsibilities while always looking for ways to improve the service you provide.
    • A willingness to continue learning, developing your pharmacy knowledge and keeping up to date with professional standards and best practice.

    To be considered for this role, it is essential that you already hold a Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Assistant and/or Dispensing.

    We're looking for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference every day. You'll take pride in providing safe, professional and compassionate pharmacy services while helping create a welcoming environment where every customer feels valued, listened to and supported.

    Benefits that help you grow

    Alongside the opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of your local community, you'll receive a benefits package that's just as rewarding:

    • 30 days' annual leave (pro rata), including bank holidays.
    • A pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.
    • Generous colleague discounts across our family of businesses.
    • An annual discretionary colleague bonus in recognition of your contribution.

    We're also proud to be an Investors in People Platinum employer, recognising our commitment to helping colleagues learn, develop and build rewarding careers. Whether you're looking to build on your existing pharmacy experience or continue developing your clinical knowledge, we'll support you with ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career within Lincolnshire Co-op.

    Ready to help your community stay healthy?

    If you're excited by the opportunity to provide outstanding pharmacy services, support your local community and make a positive difference to people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

    A full job description is available to download on this page, providing further information about the responsibilities, experience and skills required for the role.

    INDMP

  • About Us

  • From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We’re proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we’re a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues.

    We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

    We work together as a Society and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. If you need any adjustments, would like us to do anything differently during the interview or would like to get in touch with us about anything else, please contact our Recruitment team on (01522) 533316, or alternatively you can email [email protected].

    We may choose to close our vacancies in the event that we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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Pharmacy & Healthcare

Want to use your caring nature to help people in your community feel better?

Our pharmacies are more than a place to collect prescriptions. They're local health hubs where people come to you for advice, clinical services and support to stay well. Whether that's vaccinations, health checks or guidance on managing everyday conditions.

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Pharmacy & Healthcare

Why choose us?

Career progression

Career progression

Whether you have big ambitions or taking a small next step, you'll have chances to learn, build your skills, and grow more confident in your role.

How we help you grow
For life

For life's challenges

If life gets in the way you'll have supportive managers who listen and help you find a way forward.

Owned by members, not shareholders

Owned by members, not shareholders

You'll be part of a co-op that puts people and communities first, every day.

Beewise credit union

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Pensions

Pensions

Your future matters. We'll match what you pay in, up to 12%, with our Honeypot pension scheme.

Volunteering

Volunteering

You get two paid days a year to volunteer locally, doing something that feels good and has an impact in the community.

Why choose us

Rewards & benefits

A good job should come with good perks and as a colleague, you'll have access to a range of rewards and benefits. Some from day one, with others available once you've completed your probation.

Up to 36 days holiday

Up to 36 days holiday

You'll start with 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays). That rises to 36 days with service.

Time to talk

Time to talk

A yearly catch-up with your manager to talk about how things are going and what support, training, or next steps would help you.

Beewise credit union

Beewise credit union

A Lincolnshire Co-op exclusive credit union, with a simple way to save and access low-interest loans.

Employees association

Employees association

Discounted social events and days out. From comedy nights and concerts to shows and trips at special prices.

Colleague awards

Colleague awards

Great service doesn't go unnoticed. You can nominate a colleague for an award when they've gone the extra mile.

Healthcare scheme

Healthcare scheme

Affordable cover options for individuals and families, if you want a little extra support.

Union membership

Union membership

We work closely with the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) to support good working conditions and best practice.

Wellbeing support

Wellbeing support

Help for both body and mind, including counselling, helpful resources and other support when you need it.

Discretionary bonus

Discretionary bonus

When the Society performs well, profits may be shared through an annual discretionary bonus. It's worked out as a percentage of your annual wage.

Colleague discount

Colleague discount

After you've completed your probation, you'll get discounts across our products and services through our cashback scheme.

Volunteering days

Volunteering days

You get two paid volunteer days each year to support your local community. It's part of your role, fully paid.

Pharmacy Services Assistant

Monday - Friday 8.45am - 6.15pm
Advertised Hours
27.5 hours per week
All Locations
Gainsborough
Salary details:
£13.71 per hour
Vacancy type:
Permanent
Apply