Pharmacy Colleague

Asda; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague in Andover. This part-time role involves assembling prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services, and providing excellent customer care. The position offers flexible shifts, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discounted rates on Asda services

Wagestream for flexible pay

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Parental leave policies

Colleague recognition program

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Eager to work with a team and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions accurately.
• Promote pharmacy services and support patient services.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Medicine Counter Assistant Course

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Andover

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days (flexible shifts including weekends)

Hours per Week

22

Pay Rate

£12.21

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

26 May 2025

About the Role

To be employed in this role, you must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.

Our stores operate 24/7, offering a variety of shift patterns. We seek flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Weekend work is required, and we may need to be flexible with your schedule.

Our in-store Pharmacies are popular and require staff to be friendly, confident, and capable of discussing personal health issues, resolving customer problems, and guiding customers to the right products.

You will be responsible for accurately assembling and processing prescriptions, promoting pharmacy services (e.g., Prescription Collection, Medicines Use Reviews), supporting patient services (blood pressure checks, smoking cessation schemes), and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to meet customer expectations. You will also collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and prepare them for collection.

We will support your development through an accredited course to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, followed by training as a Dispensing Assistant, advancing your pharmacy career.

About You

You are friendly, organized, eager to work with your team, possess good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. You enjoy problem-solving, helping people, and providing a great healthcare experience by assisting customers in finding what they need and engaging in friendly conversations.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy benefits including:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discounted rates and offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Loans, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: flexible pay, income tracking, financial coaching, savings account, and more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support: virtual GP, EAP, free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer, and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
• Parental leave policies: maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental, neonatal care, and fertility support
• Colleague recognition program
• Discounts on various services and activities, including airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas