Pharmacist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Pension up to 7% matched

15% in-store and online discount

Wellbeing services access

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Indemnity insurance and GPhC fees paid

Inclusion networks

Generous parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a pharmacist to join its busy in-store pharmacy. You will dispense medicines, deliver NHS services, and lead a small team to maintain high service standards for customers and patients.

The role requires GPhC registration, strong communication, and a drive to help the business meet its targets while ensuring safety and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration completed and active.
• Able to deliver NHS and private services to patients.
• Strong customer care and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately and efficiently.
• Deliver NHS and local services to the community.
• Lead and support pharmacy team to meet targets.
• Provide expert care and advice to customers and patients.

Skills

Customer care

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Your Role

There’s something unique and different about being a pharmacist at Asda. A typical day involves dispensing, delivering services, managing your team, and ensuring excellent service to all customers. The environment is fast‑paced and varied, with opening hours ranging from early mornings to evenings and weekends to meet customer needs. Pharmacists play a vital role in local communities, offering expert care and advice, and providing a range of NHS services such as emergency prescriptions and urgent care. This position requires excellent communication skills, empathy, strong leadership, and the ability to work as part of a team to support others and uphold safety.

Rota: Saturday – 09:00 – 20:00; Tuesday – 09:00 – 20:00.

About You

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver national and local services for the NHS and private healthcare.
• Ability to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Drive and ambition to ensure the pharmacy meets business targets.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast‑paced pharmacy environment.

Things You’ll Love

• 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.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Margins across a range of services and activities, including airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas.
• Professional indemnity insurance and GPhC fees paid.
• Allied Inclusion Networks to celebrate diversity.
• Excellent parental leave policies covering maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and support for fertility treatments.