Practice Manager - Dunstable

Asda; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail healthcare provider is seeking a Practice Manager in Dunstable to lead pharmacy operations. The role focuses on delivering top patient care while managing a dedicated team. Applicants must be qualified pharmacists registered with GPhC and capable of handling both managerial and patient care responsibilities. The position includes a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and several employee benefits including pension and wellness services.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Access to wellbeing services

Professional indemnity insurance

GPhC fees paid

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Experience in balancing managerial and pharmacist roles.
• Ability to manage difficult situations while maintaining relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all pharmacy-related targets and deadlines.
• Manage pharmacy store pharmacist and colleagues.
• Lead and develop pharmacy team for excellent patient experience.

Skills

Leadership

Patient care focus

Conflict resolution

Education

Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC

Job description

Job Title

Practice Manager - Dunstable

Location

Dunstable

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Days, 44 hrs per week

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare

Closing Date

18 December 2025

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all pharmacy-related targets and deadlines.
• Manage pharmacy store pharmacist and pharmacy colleagues, support drive to top performing Asda Pharmacy.
• Lead, coach and develop pharmacy team to deliver excellent patient experience and exceptional safety.
• Take direct responsibility for support and development of all direct reports and locums to maintain high standards of professional service and compliance within GPhC standards and governance.
• Collaborate with in-store, regional and home office teams for clinical or service queries.

Working Hours / Rota

• Week 1: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat 9am-9pm
• Week 2: Mon/Tues/Thurs 9am-9pm

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
• Accredited to deliver national and local services for NHS and private healthcare.
• Able to balance line manager and pharmacist roles to deliver a safe working environment.
• Experienced in challenging, confronting and solving difficult situations whilst maintaining solid relationships in store and with field teams.
• Valid GPhC registration, right to work in the UK, safeguarding qualifications.
• All applicants required to undergo a DBS check and enroll in the live update service.

Benefits

• 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 and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• GPhC fees paid.
• Access to Asda Allies Inclusion Networks.
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave and support for fertility treatments.