Employer: Varioline Health LTD T/A Click Pharmacy
Position: Superintendent Pharmacist
Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: East London / Hybrid (remote and on-site flexibility)
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Superintendent Pharmacist – Hybrid / Flexible Role (38 hours per week)
About Us
We are a GPhC-registered distance-selling pharmacy specialising in private prescription services, with only a small volume of NHS dispensing.
Our business operates as a small, close-knit team focused on providing high-quality patient care, efficiency, and full compliance with GPhC standards. The working environment is professional yet collaborative, giving our team members genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We are now looking to appoint an experienced and forward-thinking Superintendent Pharmacist — ideally with Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification or an interest in developing prescribing services — to take professional leadership of our pharmacy operations, governance, and compliance functions.
This role offers flexibility, independence, and the chance to shape the future of a growing online pharmacy business.
The Role
As Superintendent Pharmacist, you will take overall professional and legal responsibility for ensuring the pharmacy operates safely, ethically, and in line with all relevant legislation and GPhC/MHRA standards.
You will lead the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), oversee quality assurance, and ensure inspection readiness. You will also play a key role in shaping clinical governance and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Superintendent Pharmacist under the Medicines Act 1968
- Oversee all professional and clinical governance within the pharmacy
- Maintain, review, and implement SOPs and ensure compliance with GPhC standards
- Supervise Responsible Pharmacists and provide professional leadership to all staff
- Ensure prescription processing and dispensing are carried out safely and accurately
- Manage audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting
- Liaise with prescribers, regulators, and suppliers as required
- Promote a culture of patient safety, learning, and continuous improvement
- (If an Independent Prescriber) contribute to clinical service development and private prescribing initiatives
About You
- GPhC-registered Pharmacist (in good standing)
- Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience (community or distance-selling experience desirable)
- Strong understanding of GPhC Standards, Medicines Act 1968, and Human Medicines Regulations 2012
- Experienced in compliance, clinical governance, and SOP management
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team
- Confident working independently and flexibly (including remote oversight)
- Independent Prescriber qualification (desirable) or interest in developing prescribing services
- Experience with online or distance-selling pharmacy platforms (advantageous)
What We Offer
- 38-hour working week (flexible hybrid model)
- Competitive salary
- Supportive, small-team environment with autonomy and trust
- Opportunity to influence the professional and operational direction of the business
- Ongoing CPD and professional development support
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates who meet GPhC registration requirements
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E7 0Q
Application Process
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