Pharmacy Manager | Community Pharmacy I No Weekends!

Compass Associates; Westbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy group in Westbury is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to oversee the community pharmacy operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and compliant delivery of pharmaceutical services while upholding high patient care standards. The role includes operational management, staff development, and service expansion across NHS and private offerings. This position offers a competitive salary of £29ph, bonuses, and benefits such as annual leave and a paid lunch break.

Benefits

Highly competitive bonus structure

6 weeks paid annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Career progression and development opportunities

Free parking

Sociable working hours

Qualifications

• MPharm degree or equivalent and current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a community pharmacist.
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
• Lead, support, and train pharmacy staff including technicians and counter teams.
• Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards and all legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Manager | Community Pharmacy I No Weekends!

£29ph (DOE) + Bonus + 28 Days AL + Paid Lunchbreak + MUCH MORE!

42.5 hours per week

Westbury – Wiltshire

Compass Associates are excited to be working with one of the UK’s most exciting Pharmacy groups, offering both high street and online Pharmacy operation. They are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Manager to lead their Westbury community pharmacy. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and legally compliant delivery of pharmaceutical services while driving high standards of patient care. This is a key leadership role involving operational management, staff development, and service expansion across both NHS and private offerings.

Benefits

• Highly competitive bonus structure
• 6 weeks paid annual leave
• Matched pension contributions
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Free parking
• Sociable working hours

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe and accurate dispensing of medications.
• Deliver and build on the services offered at the Pharmacy.
• Perform thorough clinical and accuracy checks on all prescriptions.
• Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards and all legal, ethical, and professional requirements.
• Manage and secure controlled drugs in accordance with regulations.
• Lead, support, and train pharmacy staff including technicians and counter teams.
• Communicate effectively with prescribers to clarify and optimise patient therapies.
• Provide expert advice on the use of medications, potential side effects, and interactions.
• Deliver and promote a range of NHS and private pharmacy services.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and budget management.
• Maintain accurate patient and stock records using pharmacy IT systems.
• Ensure a positive, professional, and patient-focused environment within the branch.
• Stay up-to-date on new medicines, guidance, and industry developments.
• Undertake any additional duties required to support effective branch operations.

Person Specification

• MPharm degree or equivalent and current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a community pharmacist.
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong focus and desire to increase services.
• High attention to detail with a methodical, accurate working style.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and use of initiative.
• IT literate with confidence using pharmacy systems.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Well-presented with a friendly, patient-focused approach.
• Independent prescribing qualification is desirable due to long‑term plans for this role

Hours

Monday – Friday, 9 : 00am to 5.30pm (30 minute paid lunch break)

Location

This Community Pharmacy is based in Westbury and commutable from Trobridge, Frome, Warminster, Melksham, Bath, Chippenham, Devizes, Gillingham, Shaftsbury, Salisbury and Amesbury.

References

Compass Associates are working in partnership on this position. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.

Contact Details

If you are interested in the position, please contact Natasha Isaac on 02392 417 107 or alternatively, you can email at [e-mail].