Pharmacist Manager

Sterling Cross Ltd; Forfar; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established pharmacy group in Forfar seeks a passionate Pharmacist Manager to lead a dedicated team. The role emphasizes delivering patient-focused services while driving clinical development. Candidates should have GPhC registration and strong leadership skills. This permanent, full-time position offers significant career growth opportunities, including support for ongoing professional development and coverage of GPhC fees. Additional benefits include a competitive pension scheme, staff discounts, and long-service recognition.

Benefits

Coverage of GPhC fees (pro rata)

Competitive pension scheme

Staff discount

Support for ongoing professional development

Holiday allowance equivalent to 34 days

Long-service recognition

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC registration.
• Experience in leading and motivating a pharmacy team.
• Strong clinical knowledge with a focus on patient care.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ambition to develop clinical services and take on leadership responsibilities.
• IP qualification preferred, must be willing to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Lead in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused services.
• Drive the development of clinical services.
• Build strong relationships with patients and local healthcare providers.
• Accountable for the training and development of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

A long-established, family-owned Scottish pharmacy group is looking for an ambitious and passionate Pharmacist Manager to lead a busy team in Forfar.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist who thrives on clinical services, loves developing teams, and enjoys making a real difference to patient care.

The branch has an exceptional support network, including a highly skilled Dispensary ACT Manager, second ACT and second pharmacist support twice weekly.

Those not yet IP-qualified will receive full guidance and support to complete training, with 75% of pharmacists across the group already holding the qualification.

IP-qualified candidates delivering Pharmacy First Plus will qualify for additional IP increment.

As Pharmacist Manager, you’ll take the lead in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-focused services, drive the development of clinical services, and build strong relationships with patients and local healthcare providers.

You will have accountability for the training and development of your team.

This is a permanent, full-time role offering genuine career growth and leadership opportunities within a supportive, community-focused team.

Person Specification

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC registration
• Experience in leading and motivating a pharmacy team
• Strong clinical knowledge with a focus on patient care
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ambition to develop clinical services and take on leadership responsibilities
• IP qualification preferred , must be willing to complete training.

Benefits

• Coverage of GPhC fees (pro rata)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Staff discount
• Support for ongoing professional development including peer reviews
• Holiday allowance equivalent to 34 days including 9 Public Holidays
• Long-service recognition
• Discretionary annual bonus