Pharmacist Manager

Prospect Health; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Performance bonus

Weekday schedule

IP after 1 year

No Sunday work

33 days leave

Pension scheme

CPD support

Free parking

Modern environment

Growth plans

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager in Stoke-on-Trent to lead a busy community pharmacy within a GP Health Centre. You will take over the management, drive service development, lead a small team and ensure high standards of patient care while growing clinical services.

The role offers weekday hours, a competitive hourly rate (£25-£27), and a performance bonus with potential additional earnings; you will be supported to expand Pharmacy First and NHS services in a friendly,

Qualifications

• GPhC Registration is essential.
• Ideally 2+ years post-registration experience (strongly considered for newly qualified).
• Experience delivering Pharmacy First and vaccination services.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive approach to business development.
• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the pharmacy.
• Deliver exceptional patient care.
• Grow Pharmacy First and NHS clinical services.
• Drive business development and increase prescription volume.
• Create a positive, supportive working environment.
• Lead and motivate an established pharmacy team.
• Ensure the pharmacy operates safely, efficiently and compliantly.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Business development

Patient care

Proactive

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Pharmacy Manager

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

£25.00- £27.00 per hour + Performance Bonus (OTE up to £62,000)

Monday to Friday (9:00am-6:00pm, Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm)

An exciting opportunity to lead and grow a thriving community pharmacy

Are you an ambitious GPhC registered Pharmacist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy developing services, leading a team, and making a genuine difference within your local community?

We are recruiting for a Pharmacy Manager to join my client in Stoke, a well-established community pharmacy located close to Health Centres. This is an exciting opportunity to take over the management of a successful pharmacy as the current Pharmacy Manager prepares for retirement.

Part of a successful independent group of 11 pharmacies this role offers the chance to become a key figure in a growing business with genuine opportunities to shape the future of the branch.

About the Pharmacy

Situated within a busy GP Health Centre, the pharmacy benefits from a strong relationship with the surgery, offering excellent potential to increase prescription volume and further expand clinical services.

The pharmacy currently dispenses approximately 12,000 prescription items per month.

You’ll be supported by an experienced and dedicated team including:

• Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
• Experienced Pharmacy Supervisor (7 years' service)
• Dispenser
• Counter Assistant

The pharmacy provides a wide range of NHS services including:

• Pharmacy First
• NHS Vaccinations
• NHS Clinical Services

The Role

As Pharmacy Manager, you will have the autonomy to lead the pharmacy whilst working closely with the owners to continue growing the business.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy
• Delivering exceptional patient care
• Growing Pharmacy First and NHS clinical services
• Driving business development and increasing prescription volume
• Creating a positive, supportive working environment
• Leading and motivating an established pharmacy team
• Ensuring the pharmacy operates safely, efficiently and compliantly

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about community pharmacy and enjoys developing both people and services.

Qualifications & Experience

• GPhC Registration (essential)
• Ideally 2+ years’ post‑registration experience (although strong newly qualified Pharmacists will be considered)
• Experience delivering Pharmacy First and vaccination services
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A proactive approach to business development
• A passion for delivering outstanding patient care

Package & Benefits

• £25.00- £27.00 per hour (£52,000 basic salary)
• Performance bonus
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to do IP after 1 year employment – fully paid
• No Sunday working (rotational Saturdays)
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• CPD and further training support
• Free onsite parking
• Modern working environment within a busy Health Centre
• Join a well‑organised, supportive independent pharmacy group with ambitious plans for growth

Why Join the Pharmacy

You’ll be joining an independent pharmacy group that genuinely values its teams, invests in its people, and encourages innovation. With a growing patient base, excellent relationships with the neighbouring GP surgery, and ambitious owners committed to developing both services and the business, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying excellent work‑life balance.

Apply today to become part of an ambitious independent pharmacy group and help shape the future of community pharmacy in Stoke‑on‑Trent.