Pharmacy Counter Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an exciting opportunity to join a well established independent pharmacy in Sheffield as a Pharmacy medicines counter assistant.
You will be ideally positioned to continue and extend the pharmacies great local reputation with both patients and prescribers whilst developing a very rewarding career.
The pharmacy currently offers a range of key NHS services whilst reaching into the new and developing pharmacy service market. This is an exciting time for the pharmacy and we would be keen to recruit a Pharmacy assistant who is driven to progress their career with our supportive training. Previous pharmacy experience is not essential as full counter assistant training may be provided for the right candidate.
You will join the pharmacy team at an exciting time to ensure the local population benefits from both NHS funded and private services. We expect you to be passionate about the key role that pharmacy plays within the NHS landscape and how collaborative working ensures the success of the pharmacy.
Our pharmacy is ideal opening hours and does not open over the weekend. We may occasionally require support over bank holidays although we ordinarily close during those holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32-36 per week
Salary: £10.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
all appropriate precautions taken
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sheffield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Pharmacy: 1 year (preferred)
- Pharmacy Assistants & Technicians: 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
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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