Relief Pharmacy Manager - South Down

Gordons Chemists; Crawley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

PSNI paid fees

25 days holiday plus statutory days

20% staff discount

Job summary

Gordons Chemists is seeking a Relief Pharmacy Manager to lead busy dispensary and retail environments across the South Down / Newry and Mourne area in Northern Ireland. The role suits newly qualified pharmacists or those looking to develop their career within a leading independent chain.

The successful candidate will be registered with PSNI, hold a BPharm or MPharm, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a proactive approach to delivering pharmacist

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist / Newly Qualified 2026 pharmacist.
• Registered with PSNI (Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland).
• Degree in Pharmacy BPharm or MPharm.
• Proficient in pharmacy computer systems and Microsoft applications.
• Up-to-date knowledge of changes within pharmacy and services.
• Proactive in delivering available professional services, SPPG-commissioned and private.
• Enthusiastic with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Provide exceptional customer service and patient care.
• Flexible attitude.
• Eligibility to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dispensary and retail operations across multiple stores in theSouth Down / Newry and Mourne area.
• Provide high-quality patient care and professional services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain high customer service standards.
• Support training and development of store teams and pharmacy staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Proactive in services

Flexibility

Education

BPharm or MPharm

Tools

McLernons System

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Relief Pharmacy Manager Full-Time/Part-Time Permanent Opportunities Available Location: South Down / Newry and Mourne Area Gordons Chemists is Northern Irelands largest Independent Pharmacy Chain, with 55 stores throughout Northern Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified pharmacist or those seeking to develop their career further to join a well-established leading Pharmacy Chain, working with experienced teams within busy dispensary and retail environments.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacist / Newly Qualified 2026 pharmacist.
• Registered with PSNI (Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland).
• Degree in Pharmacy BPharm or MPharm.
• Proficient in pharmacy computer systems and Microsoft applications.
• An up to date knowledge of changes within pharmacy and pharmacy services.
• Proactive in delivering available professional services, SPPG-commissioned and private.
• Enthusiastic with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Provide an exceptional level of customer service and patient care.
• Flexible attitude.
• Eligibility to work in UK.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience within community pharmacy.
• Proficient in pharmacy computer systems (McLernons System).
• We reserve the right to amend criteria in order to facilitate shortlisting.

Locations

This role will be based primarily in theSouth Down / Newry and Mourne Area. The successful applicant will routinely work in a number of stores in this geographical area, however must be flexible to work outside this area if required.

Other Information

This is a permanent position suitable for those seeking either Full Time or Part Time hours. Applicants must be available to work Monday to Saturday as required as per Pharmacy rota.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package including:

• pension
• PSNI paid fees
• 25 days holiday plus statutory days
• 20% staff discount

Closing Date: 30 November 2026 TPBN1_NI