Pharmacist

Asda Stores Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy in Workington is seeking a part-time Pharmacist committed to excellence in patient care. In this role, you will manage pharmacy operations, dispense medications, and support a diverse team while upholding company standards. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, contributing to your professional growth and community health.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Able to deliver NHS and private healthcare services.
• Proven ability to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications and managing pharmacy services.
• Conducting contractual services while adhering to GPhC guidelines.
• Supporting the Pharmacy Practice Manager with performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Customer Care

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

time left to apply End Date: October 4, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id R-035978

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Workington

Job Title

Pharmacist

Location

Workington

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Hours per Week

30

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

3 October 2025

“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 - 18:00

Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00

Week 2:

Monday 09:00 - 18:00

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.

Apply today by completing an online application…

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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 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.