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Pharmacy Area Manager - Pharmacist or Technician

J643328 Newport South Wales £37,440.00 - £60,320.00 / Year

Do you have the vision and leadership to inspire pharmacy teams to deliver exceptional care?

As an Area Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations across a network of pharmacies. Working closely with senior management, you'll lead staffing strategies, implement new services, and empower branch teams to deliver exceptional care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on community health while driving performance and innovation across 11 sites in the Newport to Merthyr Tydfil areas.

If you are a Pharmacist, you will also have the advantage of working in a quiet branch one day per week, in order to keep skills fresh and attend to any admin as appropriate.

Key Duties:

• Lead and support multiple pharmacy branches to ensure smooth operations and compliance with GPhC standards.
• Manage staffing sustainability, including recruitment, holiday cover, and absence management.
• Drive implementation of company directives, NHS services, and new initiatives.
• Monitor branch performance, conduct audits, and support managers with performance reviews and development plans.
• Collaborate with HQ and senior management on projects, service rollouts, and operational improvements.

Requirements:

• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to work across multiple sites.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a methodical and accurate approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and tactful attitude.
• Commitment to staff development, training, and maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record of excellent people management
• MUST be either a registered L3 Pharmacy Technician (preferred) OR a registered Pharmacist
• MUST have GPhC registration

Package and Benefits:

• Salary based on 40 hrs p/w
• 4 weeks holiday + BH
• NEST pension
• Other benefits tbc

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