Pharmacy ACDA Colleague

Asda Stores Ltd; Carlisle; Sur place; GBP 11 000 - 13 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Company pension

Wellbeing services 24/7

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programme

Service discounts across Asda services

Résumé du poste

Asda Stores Ltd in Carlisle is seeking a part-time Pharmacy ACDA Colleague to support the dispensary team. You will check dispensed medicines, assist the Pharmacist, maintain records, and help with stock and audits in a busy community pharmacy environment.

The role requires an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or Dispensing Assistant qualifications via a GPhC-accredited route, plus at least 6 months experience in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Enhanced safeguarding check is required.
• At least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community).
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed via a GPhC-accredited route.

Responsabilités

• Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines and verify patient details, dosage, labelling and packaging.
• Report medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
• Final accuracy check of listed items that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist.
• Conduct regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants to ensure they follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medications.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of all tasks undertaken.
• Guide and train pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and practices.
• Support the Pharmacist with the delivery and effective record-keeping of patient services (e.g., blood pressure checks, stop smoking schemes).
• Driving awareness of all the extra services we offer in Pharmacy (e.g., Blood Pressure, New Medicine Service, Asda Online Doctor).
• You will also develop an understanding of our Standard Operating Procedures and work to them as our customers will expect nothing less.

Formation

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications (GPhC accredited route)

Description du poste

Job Title Pharmacy ACDA Colleague Location Carlisle Employment Type Part time Contract Type Permanent Shift Pattern Work Shift: Days Hours per Week 16.25 Pay Rate £14.10 Category Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Closing Date 20 October 2026

Requirements

• You must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• You must have at least 6 months continuous employment within the Pharmacy industry (hospital & community).
• You will have a NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant qualifications completed by a GPhC accredited route (GPhC approved courses and recognised qualifications | General Pharmaceutical Council).

Responsibilities

• checking the accuracy of dispensed medicines, verifying patient details, medication type, dosage, labelling, and packaging.
• Reporting any medication errors or incidents promptly and correctly.
• Final accuracy check of listed items that have been clinically checked by a Pharmacist.
• Conducting regular audits of the dispensary and stock levels.
• Supervising pharmacy assistants to ensure they follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medications.
• Maintaining proper documentation and records of all tasks undertaken.
• Guiding and training pharmacy staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and practices.
• Supporting the Pharmacist with the delivery and effective record-keeping of patient services (e.g., blood pressure checks, stop smoking schemes).
• Driving awareness of all the extra services we offer in Pharmacy (e.g., Blood Pressure, New Medicine Service, Asda Online Doctor).
• You will also develop an understanding of our Standard Operating Procedures and work to them as our customers will expect nothing less.

About You

You’ll be naturally friendly, highly organised, and eager to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You have excellent attention to detail and good computer skills, strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with customers. Problem-solving skills and a passion for helping people, the ability to work under pressure and maintain accuracy in a busy pharmacy environment and a strong understanding of regulatory standards and the importance of compliance. You care about giving customers a great healthcare experience, helping them find what they need, and having a chat along the way. Asda – that’s more like it!

Everything you'll love

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover Stream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• 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.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas.

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