Pharmacy Assistant (Saturdays)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Saturday Pharmacy Assistant(s) required for our busy branch's in Cotteridge and Weoley Castle, South Birmingham.
Kings Pharmacies is a small independently owned group of pharmacies based in South Birmingham. Customer satisfaction is the company's guiding ethos. The pharmacies strive to offer a more clinical offering than is normally available in a high street pharmacy. Our team of healthcare assistants and pharmacists are available to customers for healthcare advice and to provide direction for those in need of more help.
We have an opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic Saturday Assistant's based at our Cotteridge and Weoley Castle branches.
Skills and experience
- Preference given to those studying Pharmacy at degree level or those intending to enter a science/healthcare future career however this is not essential.
- You will have excellent customer service skills and will be comfortable providing friendly advice to patients and making over the counter medicine sales (training provided)
- Calmness in a busy environment.
- A good telephone manner.
- You will help ensure that the shelves are well stocked and that the store is well presented.
- Receptionist or retail experience required.
- Community pharmacy experience preferred, training can be provided.
- Must be willing to undertake and complete Medicine counter assistants course.
- Working hours will be 9am to 4 pm. Flexibility to work extra hours during weekdays to cover colleague holidays/sickness would be preferred (Please indicate if you are able to and if there are any restrictions)
Apply by emailing CV via INDEED. Closing Date: 31st May 2023
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- What is your availability to work During the week and weekends?
- Describe what qualities and experience you may have that make you suitable for this position?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
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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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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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