Pharmacist - 28 hours

Asda; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Wellbeing services access

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Taunton is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our team for a 28-hour, part-time role in-store. You will dispense, provide NHS and private services, and lead a small team while ensuring patient care remains the priority.

You will report to the Pharmacy Practice Manager, follow SOPs and GPhC guidelines, and participate in continuous service improvements. DBS check and right-to-work verification are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid GPhC registration and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience delivering NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Excellent communication and patient care.
• Proven leadership abilities in a fast-paced pharmacy.
• DBS check and ongoing safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions and deliver NHS and private services.
• Manage pharmacy team and hit business targets.
• Follow company SOPs and GPhC guidelines.
• Support delivery of contractual and enhanced services.
• Report to the Pharmacy Practice Manager and engage with colleagues for improvements.

Skills

GPhC registration

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacist - 28 hours

Location

Taunton

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Hours per Week

28

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

1 January 2027

“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 - 20.00

Monday 11.00 - 20.00

Wednesday 9.00 - 20.00

Week 2:

Monday 11.00 - 20.00

Thursday 9.00 - 20.00

Friday 9.00 - 20.00

“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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We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

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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.