Pharmacy Colleague - Portsmouth

Asda; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague in Portsmouth to deliver exceptional healthcare services. This role involves assembling prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, and ensuring a friendly and confident customer experience. With a commitment to your professional development, you will have the opportunity to advance your career through accredited training programs. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and teamwork while enjoying a range of benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounts on services

Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Special offers and discounts

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions accurately.
• Promote pharmacy services and support patient services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

Accredited Medicine Counter Assistant Course

Job description

Pharmacy Colleague - Portsmouth

Job Title: Pharmacy Colleague

Location: Portsmouth

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week: 36

Pay Rate: £12.21

Category: Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date: 16 May 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.

Our stores operate 24/7, with a variety of shift patterns. Weekend work is a requirement, and flexibility with your work pattern may be needed. We aim to work with you on your shifts to fit your lifestyle.

Our in-store pharmacies are popular with customers, who expect friendly, confident service and a relaxed approach to discussing personal health issues. You will be responsible for assembling and processing prescriptions accurately, promoting pharmacy services like Prescription Collection and Medicines Use Reviews, supporting the delivery of patient services, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.

We will support your development through accredited courses to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, and then progress to training as a Dispensing Assistant, advancing your pharmacy career.

About You

You are friendly, organized, and eager to work with your team to deliver excellent results. You have good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You enjoy problem solving, helping people, and providing a great healthcare experience.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, and more
• Wagestream: flexible pay, financial coaching, and savings
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Inclusion networks and recognition programs
• Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
• Special offers and discounts on various activities and services