Pharmacy Colleague

Asda; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail grocery chain in Darlaston is seeking a Pharmacy Colleague to assist in delivering excellent healthcare service by processing prescriptions and promoting pharmacy services. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and possesses strong communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits from day one, including discounts and wellbeing services.

Benefits

15% colleague discount from day 1

Financial support through Wagestream

Company pension

Wellbeing services including virtual GP

Parental leave policies

Special offers on activities

Qualifications

• Must pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
• Friendly, confident discussing personal health issues.
• Requires flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions accurately.
• Promote pharmacy services to customers.
• Support the Pharmacist with patient services.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Darlaston

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Shift Pattern

Days shift

Hours per Week

36

Pay Rate

£12.45

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

5 September 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 is key, and weekend work is required. We will work with you to accommodate your shifts.

Our in-store pharmacies are popular with customers. You'll need to be friendly, confident discussing personal health issues, resolving problems, and guiding customers to the right products.

Your responsibilities include assembling and processing prescriptions accurately, promoting pharmacy services like Prescription Collection and Medicines Use Reviews, supporting the Pharmacist with patient services, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. You will also collect prescriptions from doctors' surgeries on behalf of customers.

We support your career development through accredited training to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, progressing to a Dispensing Assistant, enhancing your skills and contribution.

About You

You are friendly, organized, team-oriented, with good computer skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You enjoy problem-solving, helping people, and providing a great healthcare experience.

Apply today by completing an online application.

Benefits

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits such as:

• 15% colleagues discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on Asda services like Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Insurance, and more
• Wagestream for flexible pay and financial support
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal, and support services
• Inclusion networks and recognition programs
• Parental leave policies and support for fertility treatments
• Special offers and discounts on various activities and services