Pharmacist

Asda Stores Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension with up to 7% match,  

Colleague discount in store and online

Wellbeing services access

24/7 employee assistance

GPhC fees paid

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd. is seeking a Pharmacist to join our busy community pharmacy team in Sittingbourne. You will dispense medications, deliver NHS services, and support private healthcare offerings while leading the in-store pharmacy team to provide exceptional patient care.

You will engage with customers, ensure safety, and align with Asda’s standards. The role offers varied shifts, weekend coverage, and opportunities to gain further accreditations funded by Asda.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Ability to deliver NHS services and private healthcare.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Excellent customer and patient care skills.
• Driven to meet pharmacy business targets.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and deliver NHS/private services.
• Lead and develop the pharmacy team and daily operations.
• Maintain high-quality patient care and safety standards.

Skills

Customer care

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Job description

Your Role

There is something unique and different about being a Pharmacist at Asda. Our focus is always being there for our customers and providing great service.

A typical day involves dispensing medications, delivering services, managing the pharmacy team, and ensuring high‑quality care. The environment is fast‑paced and varied, with no two days the same. Pharmacy hours range from early mornings to evenings and weekends, ensuring we are always available.

As a pharmacist you will be a key member of the local community, building relationships and offering expert care and advice. You will provide a range of frontline NHS services, including emergency prescriptions and urgent care, and offer both NHS and private services. Excellent communication skills and empathy are essential, as is a focus on safety. Strong leadership and teamwork are required to bring out the best in others.

You will receive support from in‑store, regional and home‑office teams, and be given regular feedback, business updates, and opportunities to gain further accreditations funded by Asda.

Rota

• Week1: Monday09:00–18:00; Wednesday09:00–21:00
• Week2: Saturday09:00–21:00; Monday09:00–18:00; Thursday09:00–21:00; Friday09:00–21:00

About You

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension with up to 7% match, up to 15% for colleagues.
• Colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services (e.g., virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans).
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Professional indemnity insurance and GPhC fees paid.
• Inclusion networks and support for a diverse workforce.
• Comprehensive parental leave policies (maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, fertility support).