Pollokshields Pharmacy

03/08/2026

Join Our Team – Healthcare Assistant Apprentice

Begin Your Healthcare Career with Us

If you’re leaving school and looking for your first step into healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Pollokshields Pharmacy is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant Apprentice. You’ll receive full training within the pharmacy while working towards a recognised qualification, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a busy community pharmacy.

What you’ll do

* Welcome and assist patients and customers
* Learn about medicines and pharmacy services
* Support the pharmacy team with day-to-day duties
* Develop excellent customer service and communication skills
* Work towards a recognised pharmacy qualification

We’re looking for someone who is

* Enthusiastic and eager to learn
* Friendly and approachable
* A good communicator
* Organised and able to work as part of a team
* Passionate about helping others

No previous experience is required – just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

How to apply

📧 Email your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected]

or

🌐 Apply online via the Careers section at www.pollokshieldspharmacy.co.uk

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in healthcare with Pollokshields Pharmacy. We look forward to hearing from you.

Independent community pharmacy on Maxwell Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow. NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, independent prescriber on-site, free collection and delivery, weight management.

04/06/2026

Thinking about losing weight and looking for professional support?

At Pollokshields Pharmacy, our private Weight Loss Clinic provides a discreet, confidential service with ongoing professional support throughout your journey.

✔ Professional support
✔ Safe and effective treatments
✔ Confidential consultations
✔ Clinically assessed treatment options where appropriate

Eligibility generally starts at BMI 30+, or BMI 27+ with certain medical conditions.

📱 Simply scan the QR code on this poster to book your consultation online.

www.pollokshieldspharmacy.co.uk

Easy. Private. Local.

26/05/2026

18/03/2026

Good evening

With Eid likely to be on Friday and/or Saturday, we will be opening from 9.30am until 12.30pm on Friday 20th.

This will allow the staff to enjoy time off with their families after such a blessed month.

We wish everyone Eid Mubarak!

02/02/2026

Summer is on the way and so is your confidence. Our Weight Management Clinic at Pollokshields Pharmacy is here to support you with personalised advice, safe treatment when appropriate and professional guidance every step of the way.

If your BMI is above 30 or above 27 with a medical condition, you may be eligible for treatment. Take the first step toward feeling your best in time for summer.

Book with us online at www.pollokshieldspharmacy.co.uk or call us on 0141 429 1919

15/12/2025

WE’RE HIRING – FULL-TIME COUNTER ASSISTANT
📍 Pollokshields Pharmacy

As many of our patients will know, our current Counter Assistant will be leaving us after securing a role related to her degree. We are incredibly proud of her and want to thank her for her hard work dedication and kindness to our patients. She has been a valued member of the Pollokshields Pharmacy team and we wish her every success in this next chapter 💐

With this in mind, we are now looking for a full-time Counter Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

✨ What we offer:
• National Living Wage employer
• Full training provided on site – no experience required
• Ongoing support and mentoring
• Opportunity to progress within Pharmacy
• Chance to gain recognised pharmacy certificates and qualifications
• A positive team environment focused on patient care and development

✨ The role includes:
• Serving and supporting patients at the counter
• Handling prescriptions and over-the-counter queries
• Supporting the dispensary team
• Delivering excellent customer service

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or build a long-term career in Pharmacy, with real progression and education opportunities.

📩 To enquire or apply:
Please email [email protected]

24/11/2025

📢 Important Update to Our Opening Hours

We are trialing new weekday closing hours of 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Our Saturday hours remain 9am to 1pm.

This small adjustment helps our team manage prescriptions more efficiently and maintain a safe, consistent standard of patient care throughout the day.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of our team.

05/11/2025

Pollokshields Pharmacy Weight Management Clinic

Managing your weight can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. At Pollokshields Pharmacy, our pharmacist-led Weight Management Clinic provides personalised, confidential support designed to help you achieve safe and sustainable results.

If your BMI is 27 or above with a health condition, or 30 and above without, you may be eligible for treatment as part of your tailored weight management plan.

During your consultation, our pharmacist will:
• Assess your BMI, blood pressure, and general health
• Discuss your goals and medical history
• Offer personalised lifestyle and dietary advice
• Provide information on clinically proven treatment options, when appropriate
• Arrange regular follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and support long-term success

Our aim is to help you take control of your health through safe, effective, and evidence-based care — all in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.

📞 Call 0141 429 1919
📧 [email protected]

08/10/2025

With the busy festive season fast approaching, we’re looking for enthusiastic and reliable full-time staff to join our friendly team at Pollokshields Pharmacy 💊

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a community-focused pharmacy that values its people and the difference they make every day. We’re proud to be Living Wage employers, ensuring all our staff are paid fairly and treated with respect.

No prior pharmacy experience is required — full training will be provided in-house to help you gain the skills and confidence you need to succeed in your role.

If you’re passionate about helping people, enjoy working in a supportive team, and want to make a real impact this winter, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply now: [email protected]
📍 Pollokshields Pharmacy, 275 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, G41 1TE