Pharmacy Colleague

ASDA; Castleford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Colleague in Glasshoughton. In this role, you'll provide essential services to customers while working with a friendly team. Enjoy benefits like a 15% discount from day one and career development opportunities in pharmacy!

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1

Discounts on Asda services

Wagestream: flexible pay

Company pension

Wellbeing services

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programs

Special discounts

Qualifications

• Good computer skills
• Friendly and organized attitude
• Strong team player

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions accurately and promote pharmacy services.
• Support the Pharmacist with patient services.
• Collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Accredited course to become Medicine Counter Assistant

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Glasshoughton

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days shift

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£12.45

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

21 July 2025

About the Role

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

Our stores operate 24/7, with various shift patterns. Flexibility is required, especially for weekend work. We will work with you to accommodate your shifts.

Our in-store Pharmacies are popular with customers, who expect friendly, knowledgeable service. You will discuss personal health issues confidently, resolve customer problems, and guide them to the right products.

Your responsibilities include assembling and processing prescriptions accurately, promoting pharmacy services (e.g., Prescription Collection, Medicines Use Reviews), supporting the Pharmacist with patient services, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.

You will also collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and bring them to the store for collection.

We support your career development: you will complete an accredited course to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, then train as a Dispensing Assistant to advance your pharmacy career.

About You

You are friendly, organized, and eager to work with your team. You have good computer skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. You enjoy problem solving, helping others, and providing excellent healthcare experiences.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on Asda services like Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, and more
• Wagestream: flexible pay, financial coaching, savings, and more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal and financial support
• Inclusion networks to celebrate diversity
• Parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, shared parental, neonatal, and fertility support
• Colleague recognition programs
• Special discounts on various services and activities