Trainee Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position available for a Trainee or Qualified Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser for 32-40 hours a week at our branch in Staplegrove, Taunton. Days are; Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 9am -1pm. The branch is fully established and has excellent, friendly team to support anyone wishing to start a new career or in different environment.
Pharmacy Experience and/or previous retail experience is preferred but full training will be provided. Must be well presented, cheerful, well-mannered and punctual. You will need to have good IT skills, and have good organisational and time management skills. You will need to meet deadlines in terms of study. A full nationally recognised training package will be paid for and provided by the company.
Duties include assisting patients with product queries, sales and till use, receiving, unpacking and putting away orders, merchandising, handing out prescription to patients, answering telephone queries, assisting the pharmacy team, dispensing medicines, along with studying and training. You will be expected to learn quickly on the job, and make notes.
If you genuinely have an interest in medicines, willing to study and a caring nature then please apply. If you have not heard back within two weeks, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: STP40
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser roles across John Ware Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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