Pharmacy ACDA Colleague - Castleford

Asda; West Yorkshire; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail healthcare is looking for a Pharmacy ACDA Colleague. In this customer-facing role, you will ensure accurate dispensing of medications, supervise staff, and support health services while enjoying competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Access to flexible pay via Wagestream

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Company pension scheme

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• At least 6 months continuous employment in the Pharmacy industry.
• Experience in a busy pharmacy environment.
• Understanding of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Check the accuracy of dispensed medicines and verify patient details.
• Conduct audits of the dispensary and supervise pharmacy assistants.
• Assist Pharmacist with patient services and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing Assistant

Job description

Pharmacy ACDA Colleague - Castleford

Job TitlePharmacy ACDA Colleague
LocationGlasshoughton
Employment TypeFull time
Contract TypePermanent
Shift PatternWork Shift: Days
Hours per Week36
Pay Rate£13.21
CategoryPharmacy, Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues
Closing Date23 June 2025

To be employed in this role

• 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)

Our stores operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, offering a wide variety of shift patterns. If you're looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, then look no further! We'll work with you on your shifts, but weekend working is a requirement of the role, and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern.

As a Pharmacy Accuracy Checking Dispensing Assistant (ACDA), you will play a crucial role in our in-store pharmacies, which are hugely popular with our customers. They will expect the same warmth and friendliness they get everywhere else in the store, as well as confidence and ease when discussing personal health issues.

• You will be responsible for, 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!

Apply today by completing an online application…

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• 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
• Wagestream: 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.