Pharmacist

Asda; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Farnworth is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to provide outstanding customer service, manage a pharmacy team, and deliver both NHS and private healthcare services. The role offers an excellent benefits package, including a company bonus, pension, and discounts. Ideal candidates are fully qualified pharmacists with strong leadership and communication skills. This part-time position requires 38.5 hours over two weeks.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Accredited to deliver NHS and private healthcare services.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and deliver services effectively.
• Manage pharmacy team and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide both NHS and private services.

Skills

Excellent customer care

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Burnden Park

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

38.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

25 December 2025

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.

38.5 hours per week average over rolling two weeks.

Week 1 - Sat 0900-2100, Mon 0900-2100, Tues 0900-2100

Week 2 - Sat 0900-2100, Weds 0900-2100, Thurs 0900-2100, Fri 0900-2100

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

Apply today by completing an online application…

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 Wagestream, 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.