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Lincolnshire Co-op

Pharmacist Manager

The closing date is 31 December 2025

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Job summary

Join our team as a Pharmacist Manager and make a real difference in your local community! This is an exciting opportunity to lead a friendly, professional pharmacy team while providing expert clinical care to our customers and members. If youre passionate about health and wellbeing, enjoy mentoring and developing a team, and want to work in a supportive, community-focused environment, this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist Manager, youll lead your pharmacy team to deliver excellent customer care and enhanced clinical services. Youll provide expert advice, support safe and accurate dispensing, build strong relationships with your local community and healthcare partners, and help manage branch operations including inventory and compliance.

About us

We are Lincolnshire Co-op, a growing co-operative with over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues, proudly serving our communities for more than 160 years. Our pharmacies are at the heart of the communities we serve, offering a wide range of services beyond prescriptions, including flu vaccinations, podiatry, and sports therapy. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and wellbeing, offering fantastic benefits such as up to 34 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays, professional development opportunities, colleague discounts, and performance-based bonuses. Join us and become part of a team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and members.

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Starting from £53k per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

R0006-25-0003

Job locations

Co-op Pharmacies Ltd

Grantham Road

Bracebridge Heath

Lincoln

LN4 2LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

- Dispensing medications accurately and counselling patients on the correct usage of their prescribed medicines to maximise their benefits.

- Communicating effectively with doctors regarding prescriptions, suggesting changes or alternative treatments when appropriate.

- Advising on effective over-the-counter treatments for various conditions, ensuring patients have access to the most suitable options.

- Assisting patients in managing long-term conditions by providing guidance on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications.

- Providing information about potential side effects and answering any questions patients may have about their medications.

- Delivering a range of health-screening services, including blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening and vaccine administration, such as flu vaccines.

- Promoting wellness by educating patients on preventive health measures and offering advice to support their overall wellbeing.

- Maintaining accurate records, tracking inventory levels and managing the Electronic Prescription Service tracker for efficient processing of claims.

- Overseeing the correct use of electronic tools to ensure smooth operations, timely claims processing and compliance with regulations.

- Maintaining up-to-date registration and staying informed on new pharmacy legislation and guidelines.

- Ensuring all activities comply with legal and professional standards, including secure storage and inventory control of controlled drugs - Reviewing labels, doses and preparation methods to guarantee safety and legal compliance in every aspect of dispensing.

- Organising team schedules, managing planning for annual leave and co-ordinating the workflow of pharmacy technicians.

- Leading the pharmacy team in maintaining high operational standards, ensuring everyone understands daily tasks and adheres to best practices.

- Motivating the team to excel by delivering outstanding customer service, alongside promoting the Society's membership programme by educating patients on membership benefits.

- Serving as a knowledgeable resource for healthcare professionals, providing pharmacological information and recommendations as needed.

- Counselling healthcare providers on drug therapies, therapeutic alternatives, and the potential side effects of various treatments to support patient safety and effective care.

- Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and staying informed of new industry developments to enhance service offerings.

- Ensuring patient and colleague confidentiality is maintained at all times by following Society procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

- Dispensing medications accurately and counselling patients on the correct usage of their prescribed medicines to maximise their benefits.

- Communicating effectively with doctors regarding prescriptions, suggesting changes or alternative treatments when appropriate.

- Advising on effective over-the-counter treatments for various conditions, ensuring patients have access to the most suitable options.

- Assisting patients in managing long-term conditions by providing guidance on medication adherence and lifestyle modifications.

- Providing information about potential side effects and answering any questions patients may have about their medications.

- Delivering a range of health-screening services, including blood pressure monitoring, diabetes screening and vaccine administration, such as flu vaccines.

- Promoting wellness by educating patients on preventive health measures and offering advice to support their overall wellbeing.

- Maintaining accurate records, tracking inventory levels and managing the Electronic Prescription Service tracker for efficient processing of claims.

- Overseeing the correct use of electronic tools to ensure smooth operations, timely claims processing and compliance with regulations.

- Maintaining up-to-date registration and staying informed on new pharmacy legislation and guidelines.

- Ensuring all activities comply with legal and professional standards, including secure storage and inventory control of controlled drugs - Reviewing labels, doses and preparation methods to guarantee safety and legal compliance in every aspect of dispensing.

- Organising team schedules, managing planning for annual leave and co-ordinating the workflow of pharmacy technicians.

- Leading the pharmacy team in maintaining high operational standards, ensuring everyone understands daily tasks and adheres to best practices.

- Motivating the team to excel by delivering outstanding customer service, alongside promoting the Society's membership programme by educating patients on membership benefits.

- Serving as a knowledgeable resource for healthcare professionals, providing pharmacological information and recommendations as needed.

- Counselling healthcare providers on drug therapies, therapeutic alternatives, and the potential side effects of various treatments to support patient safety and effective care.

- Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and staying informed of new industry developments to enhance service offerings.

- Ensuring patient and colleague confidentiality is maintained at all times by following Society procedures.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Committed to continual personal and professional development.
  • - Excellent communication skills with a willingness to embrace new challenges and an ability to listen and engage effectively.
  • - A caring and empathetic approach to customer queries and concerns with an appreciation for sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • - Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • - Ability to lead and manage a team effectively, coordinate schedules, and oversee day-to day operational standards.
  • - Knowledge of Lincolnshire Co-op, demonstrating values that would support our purpose and approach.
  • - Excellent communication skills, demonstrating high levels of professionalism at all times.
  • - A methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks.
  • - A pro-active, enthusiastic and confident nature and work with the team to contribute to the continued success of our Society.
  • - This role is subject to DBS clearance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Educated to degree level in a relevant qualification, registered with the GPHC and eligible to work in the UK.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Committed to continual personal and professional development.
  • - Excellent communication skills with a willingness to embrace new challenges and an ability to listen and engage effectively.
  • - A caring and empathetic approach to customer queries and concerns with an appreciation for sensitivity and confidentiality.
  • - Good literacy and numeracy skills.
  • - Ability to lead and manage a team effectively, coordinate schedules, and oversee day-to day operational standards.
  • - Knowledge of Lincolnshire Co-op, demonstrating values that would support our purpose and approach.
  • - Excellent communication skills, demonstrating high levels of professionalism at all times.
  • - A methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks.
  • - A pro-active, enthusiastic and confident nature and work with the team to contribute to the continued success of our Society.
  • - This role is subject to DBS clearance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • - Educated to degree level in a relevant qualification, registered with the GPHC and eligible to work in the UK.

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

Lincolnshire Co-op

Address

Co-op Pharmacies Ltd

Grantham Road

Bracebridge Heath

Lincoln

LN4 2LD


Employer's website

https://www.lincolnshire.coop/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lincolnshire Co-op

Address

Co-op Pharmacies Ltd

Grantham Road

Bracebridge Heath

Lincoln

LN4 2LD


Employer's website

https://www.lincolnshire.coop/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Zara Wilkinson

careers@lincolnshire.coop

Details

Date posted

21 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Starting from £53k per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

R0006-25-0003

Job locations

Co-op Pharmacies Ltd

Grantham Road

Bracebridge Heath

Lincoln

LN4 2LD


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