Practice Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and in

Free access to wellbeing services

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Asda Allies Inclusion Networks

Excellent parental leave policies

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Manager who combines patient care with commercial leadership. Reporting to Area Manager, you will lead the in-store pharmacy team and ensure safe, compliant, patient-focused service.

You will develop staff, manage locums, meet NHS/local services targets, and collaborate with regional teams to drive profitability while upholding GPhC standards. The role requires a fully qualified pharmacist, UK right to work, and a DBS live update.

Qualifications

• Must hold GPhC registration and be registered to practice in the UK.
• Experience delivering NHS and private services.
• Able to manage store pharmacy team to meet KRAs.
• DBS check and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the pharmacy team to deliver patient care and targets.
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards and clinical governance.
• Balance clinical duties with store management responsibilities.
• Drive profitability and service standards.

Skills

GPhC-registered pharmacist

People leadership

Patient-focused care

Regulatory compliance

Education

GPhC registration certificate

Job description

Job Information

Location: Bridgwater

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days, Hours per Week: 44

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Role Overview

Reporting into the Area Manager, the Pharmacy Practice Manager role is a hybrid of both patient care and commercial focus that requires 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 deadlines and management of the store Pharmacist and Pharmacy Colleagues, supporting the drive 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 excellent patient experience, achieving exceptional levels of patient safety. You will take direct responsibility for the support and development of all direct reports and locums to maintain high standards of professional customer service and compliance within GPhC operating standards and clinical governance. With access to in store, regional and home office teams you are fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support.

Work Schedule

Rota:

• Week 1: Saturday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 1: Monday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 1: Tuesday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 1: Thursday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 2: Monday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 2: Tuesday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 2: Wednesday - 09:00 - 21:00


• Week 2: Friday - 09:00 - 21:00

Candidate Profile

• A fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC


• Accredited to deliver national and local services for the NHS and private healthcare


• Able to balance the role of line manager and pharmacist to deliver a safe working


• Able to deliver results by inspiring and motivating your team to take action and deliver within the defined KRAs


• Experienced in comfortably challenging, confronting and solving difficult situations maintaining solid connections in store and with field teams

When applying to any of our Pharmacy vacancies, you must possess a valid GPhC registration, evidence of the right to work in the UK, and relevant safeguarding qualifications. Additionally, all applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and enroll in the live update service. If successful, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications and identity through appropriate documentation.

Benefits and Perks

• Discretionary company bonus


• Company pension up to 7% matched


• 15% colleague discount in store and online


• Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans


• 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas


• Your professional indemnity insurance


• GPhC fees paid


• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated


• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments


• We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day


• Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves

Company Culture

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Additional Information

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