Pharmacy Practice Manager

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Practice Manager who is passionate about healthcare and patient care. This hybrid role blends leadership with a commercial focus, where you'll inspire your team to deliver exceptional service while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. You will be responsible for managing pharmacy operations, coaching your team, and maintaining high safety standards. Join a company committed to diversity and community impact, where your clinical skills and leadership will make a positive difference in the lives of patients. Embrace this opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and online

Access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

Inclusion networks and support policies

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Proven experience in pharmacy management and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pharmacy team to ensure excellent patient experience.
• Accountable for delivering pharmacy-related targets and compliance.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Patient Care

Healthcare Compliance

Team Leadership

Clinical Governance

Education

GPhC Registration

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Reporting into the Area Manager, the Pharmacy Practice Manager role is a hybrid of both patient care and commercial focus, requiring a strong leader with a passion for healthcare, patients, and driving a profitable business. This role is accountable for delivering all pharmacy-related targets and managing the store pharmacist and pharmacy colleagues, supporting the goal to make Asda Pharmacy the best in class.

On a day-to-day basis, the Pharmacy Practice Manager will lead, coach, and develop the pharmacy team to deliver an excellent patient experience and achieve high levels of patient safety. You will be responsible for supporting and developing all direct reports and locums to maintain high standards of professional customer service, compliance within GPhC standards, and clinical governance.

You will have access to in-store, regional, and home office teams for support in all aspects of your role, whether your queries are clinical or service-based, ensuring expert advice and assistance are always available.

Week 1:

1. Monday: 09:00 - 21:00
2. Tuesday: 09:00 - 21:00
3. Thursday: 09:00 - 21:00
4. Friday: 09:00 - 21:00

Week 2:

1. Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
2. Monday: 09:00 - 21:00
3. Tuesday: 09:00 - 21:00

About You

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Practice Manager to join our team, committed to healthcare excellence. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and experienced pharmacist with values aligned with ours, eager to make a positive impact within the community through primary care in our pharmacies.

At Asda, service and creating a memorable customer experience are paramount. You will leverage your clinical skills and passion to help achieve this.

You'll be:

• A fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Accredited to deliver NHS and private healthcare services
• Capable of balancing line management and pharmacy responsibilities to ensure safety and efficiency
• Motivated to inspire your team to meet key results and deliver exceptional service
• Experienced in handling challenging situations while maintaining strong connections within the store and with field teams

Applicants must possess a valid GPhC registration, proof of right to work in the UK, and relevant safeguarding qualifications. All applicants will undergo a DBS check and need to demonstrate their qualifications and identity through appropriate documentation.

Apply today by completing our online application.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are actively encouraging diverse talent to join Asda.

Benefits:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Inclusion networks and support policies for parental leave, fertility treatments, and more

We want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves, bringing their best every day.