Duty Pharmacy Manager - Eastbourne Extra

Tesco; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Eastbourne is seeking a Duty Pharmacy Manager to provide excellent pharmacy services, lead a team, and engage with the community. Candidates should be passionate about team leadership and have a Pharmacy Degree. The role offers competitive benefits, including a generous holiday policy and support for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus - up to 20% of annual salary

25 days holiday plus personal day

Holiday salary sacrifice scheme

GPhC fee covered annually

Contributory pension scheme

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Willing to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Complete a DBS check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Supply prescriptions and provide healthcare advice to customers.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop colleagues.
• Play an active role in the charity support program.

Skills

Team leadership

Healthcare advice

Community support

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Eastbourne Extra • Apply by 31-Oct-2025

At Tesco, people are at the heart of everything we do, and this couldn't be truer for our pharmacy team.

As a Duty Pharmacy Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on others' lives. Whether you're supporting pharmacists, providing top-notch services to customers, or fostering community spirit, your work will touch the lives of hundreds of people every day.

We want to help you be at your best, whatever life brings. That's why we'll offer you uninterrupted me time away from the pharmacy to relax, refuel, and recharge.

Aside from these healthy breaks, you'll also have bags of career choice with leadership training plans from industry experts, so there's every chance to progress. And if you've got an idea for how we can improve things, we'll make sure you're given the chance to be heard.

It all adds up to a role where you can do good, and feel good, while developing your career. Let's make every day a little better.

What is in it for you

Our Pharmacies are led and supported exclusively by Pharmacists; we are always looking to develop new ways to deliver the best service possible for our communities.

Along with providing a secure and flexible work environment, we offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work. These include but are not limited to:

• Your GPhC fee covered by us, every year.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme.
• Savings of up to £2000 a year on most Tesco purchases.
• Annual bonus - up to 20% of annual salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year of service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay; 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us.
• A pharmacy training programme exclusive to Tesco, in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation.
• A structured training plan for Pharmacy Leadership, crafted by industry specialists.
• Great colleague discounts on everyday purchases.
• Expert support through the application process for the UK health and social care visa if needed.
• Access to colleague networks providing a space for colleagues from a range of backgrounds.
• Read more about employee benefits.

You will be responsible for

• Supply prescriptions, deliver NHS and Private services, and provide healthcare advice to customers.
• Play an active role in the charity support program, advising people in the community at risk of or living with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to lead, train, and develop colleagues.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in building relationships with Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries.
• Ensure accurate payment claims for NHS-covered items.

You will need

• Pharmacy Degree.
• Passion for leading and empowering a team.
• Be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and be willing to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme; assistance will be provided when offering the role.
• Complete a DBS check (organised by us) before employment.

About us

Our Duty Pharmacy Managers are supported by wider store teams to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for customers and patients, while maintaining safety for colleagues and customers.

Tesco Pharmacies offers working flexibility and control over rotas, enabling routine overlap with other pharmacists on duty to discuss patient care and colleague development.

We recognise that life looks different for everyone. We welcome conversations about flexible working and support you through the application process.

Everything else

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Tesco means we want everyone to feel represented and able to be themselves at work. We’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

Tesco offers information about terms and conditions and welcomes discussions about school leaver age and other requirements. Some roles may close earlier than advertised due to high volumes of applicants. Offers are conditional on providing bank details before your start date. For more information about us, please visit our website. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process and can provide accessibility support as needed.