Medicines Counter Assistant and Pharmacy Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking for a Pharmacy Assistant/Dispenser and/or Medicines Counter Assistant for a role within our busy pharmacies under the supervision of our pharmacist. The position is for a full time basis. The successful candidate must have pharmacy experience, must be customer focused and be able to engage with patients in order to deliver a high level of service. The successful candidate is expected to:
- support delivery of services along with the pharmacist and other team members.
- build relationships and rapport with patients, surgeries and other healthcare professionals.
- be able to deal with queries effectively and efficiently.
- have a drive to towards teamwork and promotion of pharmacy services.
- also be skilled in working independently as and when the situation requires.
- have good communication skills.
We are a small group of pharmacies based in various locations within East London, offering a wide range of services to our patients. We work with a very service orientated mentality, always striving to promote our services as a team and working towards meeting our goals together. Our vision is always looking to grow the business whilst providing better health care within the community. We promote further training of our staff in order to maintain our status as a Healthy Living Pharmacy. Our benefits include:
- a competitive salary
- 28 day holiday (pro rata, including public holidays)
- training as per service specification
- staff discount
If you have a passion for providing great customer care and the skills to match, then apply with a CV and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £14,000.00-£18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
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: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Medicines Counter Assistant and Pharmacy Assistant roles across Meraj Limited'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 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
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 £14,000 - £18,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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