dedicated Pharmacist

Asda Stores Ltd.; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Birkenhead is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to dispense medications and manage pharmacy services. The role includes conducting services for NHS and private patients while leading the pharmacy team to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should be registered with the GPhC and possess strong leadership and customer service skills. The position offers a discretionary bonus, pension matching, and various wellbeing services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free wellbeing services

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist with GPhC registration.
• Exceptional customer and patient care skills.
• Proven leadership skills in a pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and deliver pharmacy services in accordance with company SOPs.
• Manage and lead the pharmacy team for high-quality patient care.
• Conduct both NHS and private patient services.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership skills

Patient care skills

Ambition to meet business targets

Education

Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC

Evidence of safeguarding qualifications

Job description

A typical day as a Pharmacist involves dispensing, delivering services, managing your team, and providing excellent service to all our patients. You will conduct contractual and enhanced services whilst following company SOPs and professional GPhC guidelines and standards. You report directly to the Pharmacy Practice Manager, supporting the successful delivery of agreed KRAs and reviewing performance to achieve continuous improvement. With support from in‑store, regional and home office teams, you receive regular feedback, business updates and opportunities to gain further accreditations funded by Asda.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and deliver pharmacy services in accordance with company SOPs and GPhC guidelines.
• Conduct contractual and enhanced services for NHS and private patients.
• Manage and lead the pharmacy team to deliver high‑quality patient care.
• Report to the Pharmacy Practice Manager to support delivery of agreed KRAs and metrics.
• Review performance and engage with colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide regular feedback and business updates to your team.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance at all times.
• Collaborate with in‑store, regional and home office teams for clinical and service queries.

Working Rota

• Week 1: Saturday 09:00‑21:00, Monday 13:00‑21:00, Tuesday 16:30‑21:00, Wednesday 09:00‑13:00, Thursday 09:00‑13:00
• Week 2: Monday 13:00‑21:00, Tuesday 16:30‑21:00, Wednesday 09:00‑13:00, Thursday 09:00‑13:00
• Week 3: Saturday 09:00‑21:00, Monday 13:00‑21:00, Tuesday 16:30‑21:00, Wednesday 09:00‑13:00, Thursday 09:00‑13:00
• Week 4: Saturday 09:00‑21:00, Monday 13:00‑21:00, Tuesday 16:30‑21:00, Wednesday 09:00‑13:00, Thursday 09:00‑13:00

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver national and local NHS and private services.
• Exceptional customer‑ and patient‑care skills.
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the pharmacy meets business targets.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced pharmacy environment.
• Valid GPhC registration and right to work in the UK.
• Evidence of safeguarding qualifications, DBS check and enrolment in the live‑update service.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension up to 7 % matched.
• 15 % colleague discount in‑store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services (Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans).
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• GPhC fees paid.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks to support diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent parental leave policies (maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care and fertility support).