Practice Manager

Asda Stores Ltd; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Pension match

Wellbeing services

Staff discounts

GPhC fees paid

Inclusion networks

Parental leave

Job summary

Asda Stores Ltd is seeking a Practice Manager for Skelmersdale to lead the in-store pharmacy team. The role is part-time (40.5 hours/week) and permanent, combining patient care with commercial performance to drive profitability.

The successful candidate will oversee pharmacists and staff, ensure compliance with GPhC standards, and align delivery of NHS and private services with business targets. This hybrid role focuses on service excellence and a best-in-class pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver NHS and private healthcare services.
• Experience balancing line management and clinical responsibilities.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver results.
• Experience managing challenging situations and maintaining professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop pharmacy team to deliver excellent patient experience and exceptional patient safety.
• Take direct responsibility for support and development of all direct reports and locums; maintain high standards of professional customer service, compliance with GPhC operating standards and clinical governance.
• Manage daily operations, including rota planning and ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Coordinate with in-store, regional and home office teams for clinical or service queries.
• Drive commercial performance and achieve key performance indicators.
• Handle difficult situations, resolve conflicts and maintain relationships within the store and with field teams.

Skills

GPhC registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Team development

Stakeholder management

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Practice Manager – location Skelmersdale. Employment Type: part time, Contract Type: Permanent | Shift Pattern: Day shift, 40.5 hours per week.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Pharmacy Practice Manager role combines patient care and commercial responsibilities. This hybrid role requires a strong leader passionate about healthcare, patients and driving a profitable business. The manager is accountable for delivering all pharmacy-related targets and deadlines, managing the store pharmacist and pharmacy colleagues, and supporting the effort to make Asda Pharmacy best in class.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop pharmacy team to deliver excellent patient experience and exceptional patient safety.
• Take direct responsibility for support and development of all direct reports and locums; maintain high standards of professional customer service, compliance with GPhC operating standards and clinical governance.
• Manage daily operations, including rota planning and ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Coordinate with in-store, regional and home office teams for clinical or service queries.
• Drive commercial performance and achieve key performance indicators.
• Handle difficult situations, resolve conflicts and maintain relationships within the store and with field teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver national and local NHS and private healthcare services.
• Experience balancing line management and clinical responsibilities.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams to deliver results.
• Experience managing challenging situations and maintaining professional relationships.
• Valid GPhC registration, right to work in the UK, safeguarding qualifications, DBS check, and enrolment in the live update service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Company pension – up to 7% match and 15% colleague discount in store and online.
• Free access to wellbeing services including Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Discounts across a range of services and activities (airport parking, enhanced theme parks and cinemas).
• Professional indemnity insurance and GPhC fees paid.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks support.
• Excellent parental leave policies – maternity and adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave and support for fertility treatments.

Other Information

Closing date: 11 September 2026.

Location: Skelmersdale.

Shift pattern: Day shift.