Pharmacy Assistant

Pay

£12.21 - £12.30 an hour
Job type

Fixed term contract

Apprenticeship

Part-time
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Location
Bristol BS7 8AA
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Employee mentoring programme
Employee discount
Company pension
Free flu jabs
 
Full job description
About Us

Gloucester Road Pharmacy is a small, family-run community pharmacy. Our core values are:

1. Always putting patients and customers at the heart of everything we do.

2. Every employee taking responsibility for creating a positive, safe, and supportive working environment

The Role

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, friendly, and professional service to our customers. Your duties will include:

Serving customers at the front counter and providing excellent customer service
Receiving prescriptions and handing out dispensed items
Supporting customers with minor ailments and over-the-counter product selection, in line with training and SOPs
Manage inventory levels, restock shelves, and monitor expiry dates of medicines
Assisting with the dispensing and labelling of prescriptions when required
Support the pharmacy team with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and processing orders
Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the pharmacy
Support medication administration under supervision, ensuring compliance with safety protocols
All staff are expected to work flexibly across the pharmacy to support safe and effective daily operations.
The Ideal Candidate

Proactive and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling medicines
Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism in a healthcare setting
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
A strong team player who enjoys working in a small, close-knit team
Desirable

Previous experience working in a community pharmacy
A recognised qualification or training in pharmacy support is advantageous but not essential
Proposed Shift Pattern:

Monday: 13:40 – 18:10 (4.5 hours)

Wednesday: 09:00 – 14:00 (5 hours)

Friday: 13:40 – 18:10 (4.5 hours)

Saturday: 09:00 – 13:30 (4.5 hours)

Alternate Thursday: 13:40 – 18:10 (4.5 hours)

Total hours:

Week without Thursday: 18.5 hours

Week with Thursday: 23 hours

Shift times may vary slightly in line with business needs, with reasonable notice provided.

This role provides an engaging environment for those passionate about healthcare, offering opportunities for professional growth whilst supporting community health initiatives.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Pay: £12.21-£12.30 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 23 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person