Pharmacy Counter Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking a counter assistant to join our community pharmacy based in North West London. The ideal candidate should support the pharmacy team in providing a professional and caring service to our patients by comprising the following qualities:
- Excellent communication skills and customer rapport
- Be caring, compassionate and enthusiastic about providing patient care
- Ability to work as part of a healthcare team
- Punctual
- Be able to show initiative
Desirable: if you have previously worked as a pharmacy counter assistant
As a Pharmacy Counter Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring patient receive a professional, attentive service.
Your role will involve:
- Communicating with patients regarding prescriptions and over the counter queries
- Providing clear advice on: health, over the counter medicines and pharmacy products e.g. vitamins, skincare
- Ordering and checking of received goods
- Working with other members of the healthcare team to maintain the safe and effective running of the pharmacy
If you are looking for an excellent long term career opportunity to develop and provide optimal patient-centred healthcare we would encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.00-£10.98 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 Pharmacy Counter Assistant roles across Akhtar Pharmacy'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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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