Superintendent Pharmacist

Halo Health; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior leadership role

Impact on clinical governance and PAT

Career progression

Job summary

Halo Health Pharmacy is seeking an experienced Superintendent Pharmacist to lead pharmacy operations, oversee clinical governance and ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. This senior role offers a chance to shape our online pharmacy services and drive high standards in a growing healthcare business.

The ideal candidate will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with strong knowledge of UK legislation, governance and pharmacy management.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Strong understanding of UK pharmacy legislation and governance.
• Experience in management or senior pharmacist roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Superintendent Pharmacist, providing professional leadership and oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards, medicines legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Develop, implement and regularly review SOPs, policies and clinical governance frameworks.
• Oversee safe dispensing and supply of prescription-only medicines, including private prescriptions.
• Manage online pharmacy services, with patient identification, clinical safeguards and prescription verification processes.
• Oversee relationships with independent prescribers and third-party prescribing platforms, governance arrangements.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead the management of dispensing incidents, complaints, near misses and patient safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and effective medicines management, storage and handling procedures.
• Support recruitment, training, supervision and professional development of the pharmacy team.
• Act as the primary professional contact for the GPhC and support regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and expand pharmacy services while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

GPhC Standards

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy management

Independent prescriber liaison

Education

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Job description

Halo Health Pharmacy is a growing, GPhC-registered pharmacy business focused on delivering safe, accessible and high-quality healthcare services.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Superintendent Pharmacist to lead our pharmacy operations, oversee clinical governance and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking to take on a senior leadership role within a growing healthcare business, with the opportunity to shape and develop our online pharmacy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the designated Superintendent Pharmacist, providing professional leadership and oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards, medicines legislation and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Develop, implement and regularly review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies and clinical governance frameworks.
• Oversee the safe and effective dispensing and supply of prescription-only medicines, including private prescriptions.
• Manage and monitor online pharmacy services, ensuring appropriate patient identification, clinical safeguards and prescription verification processes.
• Oversee relationships with independent prescribers and third-party prescribing platforms, ensuring robust governance arrangements.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments and quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead the management of dispensing incidents, complaints, near misses and patient safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure effective medicines management, storage and handling procedures.
• Support recruitment, training, supervision and professional development of the pharmacy team.
• Act as the primary professional contact for the GPhC and support regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with senior management to develop and expand pharmacy services while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Essential

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Strong understanding of UK pharmacy legislation, GPhC standards and clinical governance.
• Experience in pharmacy management, leadership or a senior pharmacist position.
• Excellent understanding of dispensing processes, SOPs, risk management and patient safety.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgement and take ownership of regulatory responsibilities.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.
• Experience working within an online or distance-selling pharmacy.
• Familiarity with private prescriptions, electronic prescribing systems and remote prescribing services.
• Experience preparing for or managing GPhC inspections.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to take a senior leadership position within a growing healthcare business.
• Direct involvement in shaping and developing pharmacy services.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clinical governance and patient care.