NHS

Superintendent Pharmacist for online Pharmacy


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Pay55k - 65k / year
LocationStowmarket/England
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: M0038-25-1648?language=en&page=103&sort=publicationDateDesc

      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

      • 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.

      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 description

      Job responsibilities

      If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
      • Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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.

      Desirable

      • 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.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
      • Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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.

      Desirable

      • 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.

      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).

      Additional information

      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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