Pharmacy Colleague

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy as a Pharmacy Colleague in Washington, where you will play a vital role in patient care and service delivery. This part-time position involves assembling prescriptions, promoting services, and providing exceptional healthcare experiences. We offer support for your development and a range of benefits, including a competitive salary and discounts.

Benefits

15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1

Discounts on various Asda services

Wagestream: flexible pay, financial coaching, savings, and more

Company pension

Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal, and more

Inclusion networks

Parental leave policies

Recognition programmes

Special offers across services and activities

Qualifications

• Good computer skills and effective communication are essential.
• Friendly, organized, proactive, team-oriented, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and process prescriptions and promote pharmacy services.
• Support patient service delivery and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Accredited course to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant

Job description

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Job Title

Pharmacy Colleague

Location

Washington

Employment Type

Part time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

15

Pay Rate

£12.21

Category

Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues

Closing Date

22 May 2025

About the Role

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

Our stores operate 24/7, offering various shift patterns. Weekend work is required, and flexibility is appreciated. In-store Pharmacies are popular, requiring warmth, confidence in discussing personal health issues, problem resolution, and guiding customers to the right products.

You will assemble and process prescriptions, promote pharmacy services, support patient service delivery, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures. Responsibilities include collecting prescriptions from doctors' surgeries and preparing them for collection.

We will support your development through an accredited course to become a qualified Medicine Counter Assistant within 6 months, progressing to a Dispensing Assistant. Each step enhances your contribution and career growth.

About You

You are friendly, organized, proactive, team-oriented, and customer-focused. Good computer skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential. You enjoy problem-solving and are passionate about providing excellent healthcare experiences.

Apply today

Complete an online application to join us!

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 15% colleague discount at Asda from day 1
• Discounts on various Asda services
• Wagestream: flexible pay, financial coaching, savings, and more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing services including virtual GP, counselling, legal, and more
• Inclusion networks
• Parental leave policies
• Recognition programmes
• Special offers across services and activities