Tesco
Duty Pharmacy Manager - Huntington FTC
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Duty Pharmacy Manager – Tesco
About the Role
At Tesco, people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Duty Pharmacy Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of your customers and colleagues every day.
This crucial position combines operational excellence with the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a tangible difference in the community.
Why Tesco?
- Uninterrupted breaks – Space and time to recharge outside of service commitments.
- Career growth – Personalised leadership and training plans designed by industry experts.
- Continuous innovation – Voice and support to implement improvements in health services.
- Purpose-driven work – Daily opportunities to deliver expert healthcare advice, support Champions Community initiatives, and foster a sense of belonging.
We believe in doing good while developing yourself—let’s make every day better together.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
You’ll manage pharmacy operations, ensure quality customer care, and drive team empowerment by:
- Supplying prescriptions, delivering both NHS and private healthcare services, and providing expert health advice to customers.
- Leading Tesco’s charity support program, offering guidance to individuals affected by cancer, heart disease, or diabetes.
- Assisting the Pharmacy Manager in:
- Leading, training, and developing pharmacy staff.
- Developing relationships with Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries.
- Enforcing accurate NHS payment claims for prescribed items.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Security, Replenishment, Administration) to ensure safety and service consistency.
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Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Registration
- A valid Pharmacy Degree.
- Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Willingness to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme (supported by the employer).
- Passing a DBS check (pre-employment).
Core Attributes
- Passionate about leading and empowering teams.
- Strong commitment to community health and patient-centred care.
Benefits
Career & Development
- Industry-recognised training – Partnered with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK, and the British Heart Foundation.
- Structured leadership training programme led by specialists.
- Full funding of your annual GPhC renewal fee.
Compensation Package
- Competitive salary with an annual bonus (up to 20%).
- Contributory pension scheme.
Flexibility & Wellbeing
- 25 days holiday plus a personal day (plus Bank Holidays).
- Flexible working requests accepted from day one.
- Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme.
- Savings scheme: Save up to £2,000 per year on Tesco products.
- Healthcare support: Specialist guidance for UK health and social care visa applications if applicable.
Family & Advanced Support
- 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave (full pay after 1 year of service) + 13 weeks statutory pay (or adoption).
- 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Affordable family care options through Tesco pharmacy benefits (e.g., discounted means-tested GP consultations).
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Colleague Support
- Networks for shared identity (e.g., working parents, carers, LGBTQ+ groups).
- Expert discounts on daily purchases.
About Us
Operational Backing
As part of Tesco’s Pharmacy Team, you’ll benefit from:
- Underlying store operational support, including security, stock management, and admin.
- Flexible scheduling to allow);
- Overlapping duty periods with your team for continuous improvement.
Life Adjustments
We embrace personal flexibility—whether you’re balancing your first job, adapting to carer responsibilities, or exploring gap year opportunities. Discuss options throughout your application.
Working with Tesco
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone’s Welcome at Tesco: support for equity, diversity, and social inclusion ensures respect for all colleagues regardless of background or identity.
Legal Notes
- Tesco recruits only school-age and above applicants (check https://www.Gov.uk/school-leaving-age for specifics).
- Roles involving early morning, night shifts, or warehouse/drinking-operation roles require minimum age 18.
Initiative Notices
- Applications may close earlier than listed—apply early to improve notice.
- Interviewees only receive individual feedback.
- Offer conditional on share of contracted bank details prior to start date.
Commitment to Inclusion
Tesco is a Disability Confident Leader—please seek additional accessibility support here.
Ready to change someone’s day for the better? Visit tescoplc.com to learn more.
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