Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Pharmacy Manager

The closing date is 21 February 2026

Job summary

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us and you'll help to develop and grow your in-hospital pharmacy team to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Leading the Pharmacy department, you'll help develop all Pharmacy services available at the hospital, driving innovation and improvement in one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. Not only will you be valued here for the skills and expertise you bring as a Pharmacy Manager, but you'll also have the chance to build on them, too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - and you will too, with a can-do attitude that will make a huge difference to our Pharmacy service, our patients and your team.

Main duties of the job

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us and you'll help to develop and grow your in-hospital pharmacy team to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Leading the Pharmacy department, you'll help develop all Pharmacy services available at the hospital, driving innovation and improvement in one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. Not only will you be valued here for the skills and expertise you bring as a Pharmacy Manager, but you'll also have the chance to build on them, too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - and you will too, with a can-do attitude that will make a huge difference to our Pharmacy service, our patients and your team.

About us

Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR15435

Job locations

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Sawbridgeworth

England

CM21 9JL


Job description

Job responsibilities

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us and you'll help to develop and grow your in-hospital pharmacy team to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Leading the Pharmacy department, you'll help develop all Pharmacy services available at the hospital, driving innovation and improvement in one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. Not only will you be valued here for the skills and expertise you bring as a Pharmacy Manager, but you'll also have the chance to build on them, too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - and you will too, with a can-do attitude that will make a huge difference to our Pharmacy service, our patients and your team.

Where you'll be based

Rivers Hospital, High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH

What you'll bring with you

  • Current registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC - General Pharmaceutical Council

  • Clinical Diploma or equivalent clinical pharmacist experience

  • Experience in a management role, carrying out staff appraisal, development and training

  • Familiarity with electronic stock control systems

  • Policy, procedure and/or guideline development experience

  • Experience of safe medication practice

  • Audit and data analysis experience

  • Incident report and investigation

  • Participate in a rotational schedule, which may include working weekends to ensure continuity of clinical services.
  • Provide support for the Pharmacy on-call rota, assisting with urgent medication-related queries and ensuring timely access to essential medicines outside of standard hours.
  • Budgetary and Change management experience - desirable

  • Business case development experience - desirable

Benefits

  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible

  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

  • Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

  • Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

  • Free Parking on site (where possible)

  • Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

  • Concerts for Carers

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

  • The Blue Light Card Scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us and you'll help to develop and grow your in-hospital pharmacy team to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Leading the Pharmacy department, you'll help develop all Pharmacy services available at the hospital, driving innovation and improvement in one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers. Not only will you be valued here for the skills and expertise you bring as a Pharmacy Manager, but you'll also have the chance to build on them, too, through our Ramsay Academy. We put the patient at the heart of everything we do - and you will too, with a can-do attitude that will make a huge difference to our Pharmacy service, our patients and your team.

Where you'll be based

Rivers Hospital, High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HH

What you'll bring with you

  • Current registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC - General Pharmaceutical Council

  • Clinical Diploma or equivalent clinical pharmacist experience

  • Experience in a management role, carrying out staff appraisal, development and training

  • Familiarity with electronic stock control systems

  • Policy, procedure and/or guideline development experience

  • Experience of safe medication practice

  • Audit and data analysis experience

  • Incident report and investigation

  • Participate in a rotational schedule, which may include working weekends to ensure continuity of clinical services.
  • Provide support for the Pharmacy on-call rota, assisting with urgent medication-related queries and ensuring timely access to essential medicines outside of standard hours.
  • Budgetary and Change management experience - desirable

  • Business case development experience - desirable

Benefits

  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible

  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

  • Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

  • Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

  • Free Parking on site (where possible)

  • Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

  • Concerts for Carers

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

  • The Blue Light Card Scheme

Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

  • Clinical Registration

Desirable

  • Clinical Registration
Person Specification

Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body

Essential

  • Clinical Registration

Desirable

  • Clinical Registration

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

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Sawbridgeworth

England

CM21 9JL


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Address

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Sawbridgeworth

England

CM21 9JL


Employer's website

https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Check with recruitment team

recruitment.team@ramsayhealth.co.uk

+4402078472850

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR15435

Job locations

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Sawbridgeworth

England

CM21 9JL


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