NHS
Superintendent Pharmacist for online Pharmacy
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Job Description
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- Ensure the pharmacy operates safely, legally, and ethically in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards.
- Oversee and approve all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring clinical governance and continuous improvement.
- Provide clinical and professional leadership to the pharmacy team.
- Ensure the safe supply and dispensing of medications through our online platform, including private prescriptions, NHS services (where applicable), and remote consultations.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. UK GDPR) and patient confidentiality.
- Act as the lead for inspections by the GPhC or other regulators.
- Maintain registration with the GPhC and ensure all pharmacy staff meet their professional obligations.
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
- Eligibility and willingness to be named Superintendent Pharmacist.
- Strong understanding of GPhC regulations and MHRA guidance
- Experience of working in community pharmacy
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate autonomously.
- Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.
- Commercial awareness without compromising professional standards.
- Experience working in or with an online pharmacy model.
- Previous experience with GPhC and/or MHRA inspections.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems and e-commerce pharmacy platforms.
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
- Eligibility and willingness to be named Superintendent Pharmacist.
- Strong understanding of GPhC regulations and MHRA guidance
- Experience of working in community pharmacy
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and operate autonomously.
- Commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.
- Commercial awareness without compromising professional standards.
- Experience working in or with an online pharmacy model.
- Previous experience with GPhC and/or MHRA inspections.
- Familiarity with pharmacy software systems and e-commerce pharmacy platforms.
Job summary
Pharmacy2go which is owned by Suffolk Primary Care is a rapidly growing, UK-registered online pharmacy. Our mission is to provide safe, accessible, and compliant pharmaceutical services to patients and healthcare professionals across the UK.
We are now looking for a forward-thinking Superintendent Pharmacist to lead our professional and clinical services.
Main duties of the job
About us
At Pharmacy2Go, were changing the way people access their medicines. Based in Newmarket, Suffolk, we are an NHS-approved, GPhC-registered online pharmacy delivering prescriptions free of charge across England. Patients can also benefit from our 24/7 automated prescription collection point at Newmarket Community Hospital.
We combine over 30 years of experience with the latest digital pharmacy solutions.
As part of Suffolk Primary Care a large single partnership of 7 practices across Suffolk, we hold a Wholesale Distribution License, supplying medicines responsibly in line with MHRA Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
Details
Date posted
22 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£55,000 to £65,000 a year WTE DOE
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29184
Job locations
Combs Lane
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2SY
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Combs Lane
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2SY
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Combs Lane
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2SY
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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