Pharmacy Colleague

ASDA; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Carlisle is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague to provide friendly customer service and assist with prescriptions. You will work flexible shifts, including weekends. Candidates should be friendly, organized, and ready to support patient care activities. Opportunities for career advancement and full training to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant are available. Pay is £12.45 per hour with various employee benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda

Discounts on Asda services

Wagestream flexible pay

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Special offers on activities

Qualifications

• Pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Flexibility with shifts, including weekends.
• Deliver excellent healthcare experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service.
• Assist with prescriptions and promote pharmacy services.
• Support patient care activities.

Skills

Friendly

Organized

Team-oriented

Good communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Carlisle

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

22

Pay Rate

£12.45

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

13 August 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. Flexibility with shifts, including weekends, is required. You will provide friendly customer service, assist with prescriptions, promote pharmacy services, and support patient care activities. Training will be provided to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, with opportunities to advance your pharmacy career.

About You

You are friendly, organized, and team-oriented, with good communication and computer skills. You enjoy problem-solving, helping others, and delivering excellent healthcare experiences.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount at Asda
• Discounts on Asda services (Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, etc.)
• Wagestream flexible pay and financial tools
• Company pension
• Wellbeing support including virtual GP, counselling, legal, and more
• Inclusion networks and recognition programs
• Parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments
• Special offers and discounts on various activities