Pharmacist - Taunton

Asda; Taunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and on

GPhC fees paid

Professional indemnity insurance

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Taunton is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our dynamic team, delivering NHS and private services, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a busy community setting.

You will lead a pharmacy team, uphold GPhC guidelines, and work with regional and store teams to achieve KPIs. The role includes a structured rota and continuous professional development opportunities within Asda’s pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver NHS and private services.
• Able to provide excellent customer and patient care.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense NHS and private prescriptions and deliver clinical services.
• Lead and develop the pharmacy team.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and service improvements.
• Follow GPhC guidelines and SOPs to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Empathy

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

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
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., 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.,

• 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.

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.