Pharmacist

Asda; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension

Staff discount 15%

Wellbeing services

Indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Job summary

Asda is seeking a Pharmacist in Plymouth to join our frontline NHS services and private patient care. The role emphasizes dispensing, delivering a wide range of NHS services, and leading a team to provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced retail pharmacy setting.

You will report to the Pharmacy Practice Manager, participate in contractual and enhanced services, and adhere to GPhC guidelines and company SOPs while driving continuous service improvements and delivering outstanding patient

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• Right to work in the UK demonstrated.
• DBS check and live update service required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check prescriptions accurately.
• Deliver NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Lead the pharmacy team to achieve targets and maintain SOPs.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and service improvement.

Skills

GPhC registration

NHS & Private services

Leadership

Customer care

Education

MPharm degree (MPharm) or equivalent

Job description

Find your role

Our 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.

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Plymouth

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per Week

44

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

4 September 2026

Find your role

Our 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.

A typical day as a Pharmacist involves dispensing, delivering services, managing your team, and delivering excellent service to all our patients. You will be expected to conduct contractual and enhanced services whilst following company SOPs and professional GPhC guidelines and standards.

You will report directly to the Pharmacy Practice Manager to support the successful delivery of agreed KRAs, helping achieve deliverable metrics by reviewing performance and engaging with colleagues to deliver continuous improvement to the services we provide.

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.

Working Rota

Week 1

• Saturday 09.00 - 21.00
• Monday 09.00 - 21.00
• Wednesday 09.00 - 21.00
• Friday 09.00 - 21.00

Week 2

• Monday 09.00 - 21.00
• Tuesday 09.00 - 21.00
• Thursday 09.00 - 21.00
• Friday 09.00 - 21.00

Let's find out about you

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our dynamic team, committed to excellence in healthcare. We are looking for a skilled and experienced candidate with values reflective of our own and keen to make a real difference to patients within the wider community through excellent primary care.

You’ll Be

• A fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Accredited to deliver national and local services for the NHS and private healthcare
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care
• Driven and ambitious to ensure the pharmacy meets business targets
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

When applying to any of our Pharmacy vacancies, you must possess a valid GPhC registration, evidence of the right to work in the UK, and relevant safeguarding qualifications.

Additionally, all applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and enrol in the live update service. If successful, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications and identity through appropriate documentation.

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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.