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Pharmacy Colleague – Lower Earley (Full Time, Permanent)
Location: Lower Earley
Employment Type: Full time
Shift Pattern: Days (with weekend working required) Hours per Week: 36 Salary: £12.71 per hour
Category: Pharmacy (RLD), Retail Healthcare, Retail Hourly Colleagues Closing Date: 13 July 2026
About the Role
⚠️ Critical Note: This role requires you to pass an enhanced safeguarding check.
Our 24/7 stores offer flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle—ideal if you’re looking for adaptable working patterns. While we tailor shifts to your needs, weekend work is essential, and flexibility may be required at times.
As part of our store’s Pharmacy team, you’ll deliver outstanding customer service with the same warmth and professionalism provided in every other department. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting customers confidently with health-related queries and navigating products or services.
- Quickly resolving customer concerns and directing them to the right solutions.
- Ensuring accurate assembly and processing of prescriptions.
- Promoting additional pharmacy services, such as:
- Prescription Collection Service
- Medicines Use Reviews
- Patient-related services (e.g., blood pressure checks, stop smoking schemes).
- Supporting the Pharmacist in managing services, maintaining records, and delivering effective healthcare interventions.
- Collecting prescriptions on behalf of customers from their GP surgeries and bringing them into the store for pickup.
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You’ll follow strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain high standards—customers expect excellence, and so do we.
Career Progression: We’ll help you become a standout Pharmacy Colleague by:
- Completing an accredited Medicine Counter Assistant training course within 6 months.
- Progressing to Dispensing Assistant training to complete your pharmacy skill set. Each milestone brings new opportunities to enhance patient care while advancing your career.
About You
You’re the ideal candidate if you: ✅ Bring natural friendliness and a team-driven attitude. ✅ Are highly organised with strong attention to detail. ✅ Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues. ✅ Enjoy problem-solving and delivering great experiences. ✅ Are passionate about healthcare and empowering customers to find the solutions they need. ✅ Have good computer skills.
Performing everyday pharmacy tasks shouldn’t just be another job—it should be something you love, helping people with care and practical support.
Everything You’ll Love
Beyond a competitive starting salary of £12.71/hour, we offer an outstanding benefits package:
Practical Savings & Support
- 15% discount from day 1 on all shopping at Asda (extended to a nominated guest).
- Discounted rates on Asda’s full range of services:
- Mobile & broadband
- Pharmacy prescriptions
- Opticians
- Personal loans
- Pet insurance
- Travel insurance & money
- Tyres
- Breakdown cover
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Stream Benefits
- Access to flexible pay, income tracker, personal financial coaching, and an exclusive savings account.
Wellbeing & Protection
- Company pension
- 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Free access to:
- Counselling services
- Legal support
- Mortgage advice
- Cancer support
- Bereavement support
Belonging & Inclusion
- Asda Allies networks support diversity and inclusivity, ensuring every colleague feels valued.
Family-Friendly Support
- Generous parental leave, including:
- Maternity & adoption leave
- Paternity leave
- Shared parental leave
- Neonatal care leave
- Financial assistance for fertility treatments
Recognition & Perks
- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate achievements.
- Exclusive special offers & discounts across:
- Airport parking
- Theme parks
- Cinemas
- And more!
Apply today! Complete the online application and become part of a team that truly values your contribution—one healthcare experience at a time.
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