Duty Pharmacy Manager

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Colchester is seeking an experienced Duty Pharmacy Manager. This role involves supplying prescriptions, delivering NHS and private services, and making a real community impact. The ideal candidate will have a Pharmacy Degree and GPhC registration, with a passion for leadership. Benefits include a 26-week training plan, 25 days of holiday, and other perks. Full-time (36 hours) or part-time (30 hours) options available.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 20%

26-week structured training plan

25 days holiday plus personal day

GPhC fee covered

Pension scheme

Maternity and paternity leave

Savings scheme with Tesco

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required.
• Passion for leading and empowering a team.
• Experience in delivering NHS and Private services.

Responsibilities

• Supply prescriptions and provide healthcare advice to customers.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager in training and developing staff.
• Build relationships with Primary Care Networks and GPs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Healthcare advice

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Pulse has recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist providers of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Duty Pharmacy Manager, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in Colchester, which is easily accessible via public transport.

About the role:

As a Duty Pharmacy Manager, you’ll be working in a community pharmacy in Colchester, with the opportunity to make a real impact on others’ lives. Whether supporting pharmacists, providing top-notch services to customers, or fostering community spirit, your work will touch the lives of hundreds of people every day.

Full-time 36 hours per week or part-time 30 hours per week.

What’s in it for you as a Duty Pharmacy Manager:

• Annual bonus – up to 20% of annual salary
• A 26-week structured training plan for Pharmacy Leadership, crafted by industry specialists.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Your GPhC fee covered by us, every year.
• Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme
• Savings of up to £2,000 a year on most Tesco purchases.
• 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, and 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• The right to request flexible working from your first day with us
• An exclusive pharmacy training programme, in partnership with Diabetes UK, Cancer Research UK, and British Heart Foundation.
• Expert support through the application process for the new UK health and social care visa, if needed.

Your main responsibilities as a Duty Pharmacy Manager:

• Supply prescriptions, deliver NHS and Private services, and provide healthcare advice to customers
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to lead, train, and develop colleagues
• Build relationships with Primary Care Networks and GPs’ surgeries
• Ensure accurate payment claims for NHS-covered items

What we are looking for in a Duty Pharmacy Manager:

• Pharmacy Degree
• Passion for leading and empowering a team
• GPhC registration

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced team with longstanding professional relationships
• Access to exclusive vacancies through numerous Master Vendor trusts
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with private sector agreements
• International roles outside of England and the UK

Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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