Saturday Trainee Pharmacy Dispenser – Slateford Road, EH11 1QY
Lindsay & Gilmour is an award-winning family run company with 32 branches across Central Scotland, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1826 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent Pharmacy groups. Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager you will be working within a newly refurbished & high spec community pharmacy.
Responsibilities and Duties -The Opportunity
- Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager you will be working as A dispensing assistant within our community pharmacy during your training period
- Once qualified this exciting and varied role will be primarily working on the healthcare counter to provide expert advice on the sale of medicines and products to the local community, and when required you will also work in the dispensary delivering all technical aspects of dispensing, dispensary operations and processes
- Working as part of a dynamic team within the pharmacy you possess a natural ability to provide friendly and courteous customer service and have excellent communication skills
- As an integral part of the team you will contribute to the consistent delivery of the highest quality pharmaceutical care to the communities, we serve
Qualifications and Skills -To Be Successful
- Experience of working within a pharmacy is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided
- Previous customer service roles, or experience of working in the retail sector would be an advantage
- A GPhC accredited Medicines Counter Assistant qualification. However, if you have not previously completed this, you will be supported to complete the relevant training within 6 months of joining the company
Benefits - We Offer
- Part-time position with competitive pay - 4 hours per week
- Work Pattern: Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
- Bonus
- Pension
- Staff discount
- Employee benefits scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.