Pharmacist Manager

About the role:

Our community pharmacies play a key part in caring for the health and wellbeing of our customers and members. As the largest Co‑operative Pharmacy group, our pharmacies offer so much more than just exceptional customer service! From prescriptions and flu vaccines to podiatry and sports therapy, we’re passionate about looking after the health needs of our patients.

• Building close relationships with your local community, patients and members to provide them with expert clinical advice and reassurance.
• Leading your pharmacy team to ensure an efficient and friendly service, excelling in delivering a range of enhanced services.
• Checking prescriptions for accuracy and safety, assisting with dispensing medications and advising patients on routes of administration and dosages.
• Assisting with branch management; maintaining records, tracking inventory, controlling stock levels and securing controlled drugs to maintain compliance.
• Maintaining close working relationships with doctors’ surgeries regarding prescriptions and medications.

We are looking for a professional and driven pharmacist who has a genuine passion about health care and who is keen to develop in their role and career. Additionally, you’ll need to have:

• Essential: A master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm) and you’ll also need to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Confidence in providing expert health advice, and the full range of advanced and enhanced services.
• A professional and approachable manner to build and maintain dependable working relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, able to be a role model for your team in delivering face‑to‑face interactions to a high standard.
• Enthusiasm and drive to champion your own learning and development, and grow a continuous learning culture within your team to support their career growth.
• Experience of leading and developing a team, with drive and ambition to ensure your pharmacy meets its targets.

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro‑rata) including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions).
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses.
• Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work.
• Reimbursement of GPhC fees in full.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist/Independent Prescriber in GP surgeries or community hospitals.
• Discretionary performance‑based bonuses.
• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work.
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities.