Pharmacy Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic, organised and customer-orientated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. We are a thriving, independent pharmacy in the heart of medical London focussing on client care and satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment amongst a large professional team. You will be positioned between the dispensary and medicines counter, and will assist with the efficient running of both.
Your main duties will include:
- Providing advice and information to customers on OTC medicines, healthcare and supplements;
- Assisting with customer sales and merchandising;
- Dispensing prescriptions and helping the day-to-day running of the dispensary;
- Stock control and placing stock orders;
- Stocking shelves and display cabinets, and ensuring the shop is tidy and inviting; and
- Supporting other members of the Pharmacy Team in achieving excellence.
Mandatory skills and experience:
- Community pharmacy experience;
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with a good command of English;
- Customer service skills;
- Self-motivation and excellent team-working skills;
- Ability to understand the law and guidelines on medicines; and
- Ability to comply fully and understand the importance of customer confidentiality.
Preferred skills:
- Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy Service Skills;
- Good time-keeping;
- Retail experience in a UK Pharmacy;
- Experience in visual merchandising; and
- Fast-learner with the ability to adapt working practices to our methods of working.
The role is Monday-Friday, 9am – 6pm with one hour for lunch, based in London W1.
Salary dependent on experience.
Please send a cover letter with your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.95 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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 Assistant roles across Wigmore Medical 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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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