Pharmacist

ASDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and/or

Wellbeing services access (Stream, GP,

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

ASDA Allies Inclusion Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

ASDA Bolton is seeking a fully qualified Pharmacist to join our busy store-based pharmacy. You will dispense medications, deliver NHS and private services, and lead a small team to ensure high-quality customer care.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced retail environment. You will work daytime shifts with a focus on delivering excellent service to local customers, while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Excellent communication with customers and patients.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced retail pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and deliver NHS and private services.
• Lead and support pharmacy team to meet targets.
• Provide expert care and advice to customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

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

Closing Date

4 December 2026

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:

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.