Overview
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Reporting into the Area Manager, the Pharmacy Practice Manager role is a hybrid of 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.
Job Details
* Location: Canterbury
* Employment Type: Full time
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Shift Pattern: Work Shift: Days
* Hours per Week: 40
* Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
* Category: Pharmacy, Retail Healthcare
* Closing Date: 15 January 2026
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.
Responsibilities
* Lead, coach and develop the pharmacy team to deliver excellent patient experience and high standards of patient safety.
* Manage the store Pharmacist and Pharmacy Colleagues, ensuring delivery of pharmacy-related targets and deadlines.
* Ensure compliance with GPhC operating standards and clinical governance.
* Balance responsibilities as line manager and pharmacist to deliver safe and effective patient care.
* Inspire and motivate the team to achieve defined KRAs and deliver results.
* Navigate challenging situations to maintain strong connections in-store and with field teams.
When applying to any 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.
Qualifications
* A fully qualified pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
* Accredited to deliver national and local NHS and private healthcare services.
* Able to balance the role of line manager and pharmacist to deliver safe working practices.
* Able to deliver results by inspiring and motivating your team to act within the defined KRAs.
* Experience in handling difficult situations while maintaining solid connections in store and with field teams.
Benefits
* Discretionary company bonus
* Company pension up to 7% matched
* 15% colleague discount in store and online, plus wellbeing services and employee support
* Professional indemnity insurance
* GPhC fees paid
* Asda Allies Inclusion Networks
* Excellent parental leave policies including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and fertility support.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce representative of the communities we serve.
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