Pharmacist - Plymouth

Asda; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in Plymouth is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to provide NHS and private services. You will manage the pharmacy team and ensure excellent patient care using strong leadership and communication skills. The role requires valid GPhC registration and involves responsibilities such as dispensing medications and conducting services per company standards. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce with competitive salary and extensive benefits including a company bonus and professional indemnity insurance.

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

Qualifications

• Must hold valid GPhC registration.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK required.
• Undergo a DBS check and enroll in live update service.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and deliver NHS services.
• Manage the pharmacy team and ensure patient service excellence.
• Conduct contractual and enhanced services according to SOPs.

Skills

Customer care skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ambitious to meet targets

Education

Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC

Relevant safeguarding qualifications

Job description

Job Title & Location

Pharmacist – Plymouth (Full‑time, Permanent)

Hours per week: 44

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing date: 18 December 2025

Overview

Our pharmacies offer a range of frontline NHS services, including emergency prescriptions and Urgent Care. You will provide both NHS and private services, using excellent communication skills and empathy. Safety is paramount, and the role requires strong leadership and teamwork to bring out the best in others.

Daily responsibilities include dispensing, delivering services, managing the pharmacy team and ensuring excellent patient service. You will conduct contractual and enhanced services in line with company SOPs, GPhC guidelines, and standards.

Reporting directly to the Pharmacy Practice Manager, you will support the delivery of agreed KRAs, review performance, and engage with colleagues to drive continuous improvement. Our in‑store, regional and home office teams fully support all clinical or service‑based queries.

Regular feedback, business updates and opportunities to gain further accreditations for additional services, funded by Asda, will be provided.

Shift Pattern – 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

Qualifications

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

Applicants must hold a valid GPhC registration, evidence of the right to work in the UK, relevant safeguarding qualifications, and will undergo a DBS check and enrol in the live update service. The successful candidate will demonstrate qualifications and identity through appropriate documentation.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discounts across services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• GPhC fees paid.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care leave and support for fertility treatments.

Why Join Asda

We want all colleagues to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Application

Apply today by completing an online application.