Dispensing Technician NVQ3

We are looking to recruit a 40 hour Dispensing Technician to work at our 503 branch located at Ansdell Medical Centre, Albany Road, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4GW. The proposed shift pattern is as follows: Monday 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid break) Tuesday 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid break) Wednesday 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid break) Thursday 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid break) Friday 09:00-18:00 (1 hour unpaid break) As a Dispensing Technician you will have successfully completed the NVQ/QCF Level 3 equivalent qualification in Pharmacy Services and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You will have the knowledge and experience to be a multi skilled Dispensing Technician, taking responsible for providing an efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service to our customers, with specific responsibility for carrying out dispensing duties. You will be a senior member of the dispensing team and will be responsible for receiving, assembling and dispensing prescriptions, advising customers on alternative medicine or care needs where appropriate. You will also have specific accountability for dealing with complex medication enquires on behalf of and under the supervision of a pharmacist.

As a trusted healthcare professional, you will be friendly, organised and customer focused with a real passion for people and pharmacy operations. Skills in planning, attention to detail and working under pressure are all key in this position. The successful candidate must be willing to support the branch by promoting new services and products as required. You must be confident to build customer relationships and have the ability to establish their needs. You will be expected to provide friendly advice, whist having excellent product knowledge and services. You must also have the drive and enthusiasm to want to coach others to do the same. 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.

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.