Duty Pharmacy Manager - Broadstairs

Tesco Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the UK seeks a Duty Pharmacy Manager to impact community health positively. You will support and empower pharmacists, provide healthcare advice, and engage with local charities. The role requires a Pharmacy Degree and passion for leadership. Tesco offers excellent benefits, including a structured training plan, flexible working, and annual bonuses. If you want to make a difference in pharmacy, apply now.

Benefits

Annual bonus – up to 20% of salary

26 weeks maternity leave at full pay

GPhC fee coverage

Colleague discounts on purchases

Qualifications

• Required to be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Willingness to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Completion of a DBS check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Supply prescriptions and deliver healthcare advice.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in training and developing staff.
• Build relationships with Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries.

Skills

Leadership

Health care advice

Team empowerment

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

At Tesco, people are at the heart of everything we do, and this couldn’t be truer for our pharmacy team. As a Duty Pharmacy Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on others’ lives. Whether you’re supporting pharmacists, providing top‑notch services to customers, or fostering community spirit, your work will touch the lives of hundreds of people every day.

About the role

We want to help you be at your best, wherever life takes you. That’s why we offer you uninterrupted “me time” away from the pharmacy to relax, refuel, and recharge. In addition, you’ll receive career development opportunities with industry‑led training plans, and you’ll have the chance to shape how we improve our services.

Responsibilities

• Supply prescriptions, deliver NHS and private services, and provide healthcare advice to customers.
• Play an active role in the charities support programme, giving advice to people in the community at risk of or living with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to lead, train, and develop colleagues.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in building relationships with Primary Care Networks and GP surgeries.
• Ensure accurate payment claims for NHS‑covered items.

Requirements

• Have a Pharmacy Degree.
• Be passionate about leading and empowering a team.
• Be a member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and be willing to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme – we’ll assist you with this when you’re offered the role.
• Complete a DBS check (organised by us) before employment.

What's in it for you?

Our pharmacies are led and supported exclusively by pharmacists; we’re always looking to develop new ways to deliver the best service possible for our communities.

• GPhC fee covered by us, every year.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme.
• Savings of up to £2,000 a year on most Tesco purchases.
• Annual bonus – up to 20% of annual salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year’s service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, plus 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Right to request flexible working from your first day with us.
• A pharmacy training programme exclusive to Tesco, in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation.
• A structured training plan for Pharmacy Leadership, crafted by industry specialists.
• Great colleague discounts that save you money on everyday purchases.
• Expert support through the application process for the new UK health and social care visa.
• Access to colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.

About Us

Our Duty Pharmacy Managers are supported by wider store teams, such as security, stock replenishment, range management, and administration to ensure a smooth and consistent experience for our customers and patients, whilst maintaining their and our colleague’s safety. Tesco Pharmacies offers colleagues a high level of working flexibility and control over their work rotas.

Everyone's welcome

To us, inclusivity means everyone’s voice is heard and you feel comfortable bringing every part of yourself to work. We celebrate and value everything that makes you, you. We make sure that all colleagues have equal access to opportunities. We’re a big business with diverse working patterns and lots of business areas. So, we can definitely find something that works for you.

Ts & Cs

Tesco only recruits individuals who have passed the school leaver’s age. We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am, after 9:45 pm, or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, bakery, or driving roles. Some roles may close earlier than advertised due to high volumes of applicants, so it’s a good idea to get your application in early. If your application is successful, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date. For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com.

Accessibility

We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.