Pharmacist

Asda Stores Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension 7% matched

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd. is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to join our Bolton pharmacy team. You will dispense medications, deliver NHS and private services, and lead a dedicated team to provide excellent patient care in a busy retail environment.

You will register with the GPhC, maintain professional standards, and help expand in-store services while delivering compassionate, clear communication to customers and colleagues. This role offers a stable, full‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver NHS and private services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and manage NHS and private services.
• Lead and develop the store pharmacy team to deliver excellent customer care.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Deliver extended services and community health support to patients.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Job description

Job Details

Job Title Pharmacist Location Bolton Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 40 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Your Role

There's something unique and different about being a Pharmacist at Asda. For us it's all about always being there for our customers and providing great service. A typical day involves dispensing, delivering services, managing your team, and delivering excellent service to all our customers. Every day is fast paced and varied so no one day is the same in an Asda pharmacy. Our supermarket pharmacies offer a wide range of opening hours from early mornings, evenings, and weekends to ensure we are always there for our customers whenever they need us. Our pharmacists are a huge part of their local communities, helping to build great relationships providing them with expert care and advice whilst also helping the most vulnerable people in society. Our friendly pharmacies offer a range of frontline NHS services, including everything from the emergency prescriptions to Urgent Care. You will need to be able to provide both NHS and Private services, have excellent communication skills and be empathetic. With safety of paramount importance, strong leadership skills and the ability to work as part of team to help bring the best out in others will be key for this role. With access to our in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based You will also be provided with regular feedback and business updates, and opportunities to gain further accreditations for additional services funded by Asda.

Rota

Rota: Week 1 Saturday - 9:00-21:00 Monday - 9:00-21:00 Tuesday - 9:00-21:00 Friday - 17:00-21:00 Week 2 Monday - 9:00-21:00 Wednesday - 9:00-21:00 Thursday - 14:00-21:00 Friday - 9:00-21:00

About You

You'll be a fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC You will be accredited to deliver national and local services for the NHS and private healthcare You'll be able to provide excellent customer and patient care Drive and ambition to ensure the pharmacy meets business targets You'll have proven leadership skills in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

Everything you'll love

You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary company bonus Company pension up to 7% matched 15% colleague discount in store and online, free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Your professional indemnity insurance GPhC fees paid Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

Company Culture

Asda is Reimagining Retail It's hard for anyone to imagine how many different career possibilities there are at Asda. Ours is a big business, and beyond the roles you might be familiar with there are hundreds more you don't often get to see. In fact, because our business is changing we're creating new roles all the time! So take the time to look around. Once you've had the chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best. And don't forget you can keep an eye on new positions and check how your current applications are progressing by visiting regularly.