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Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist)

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Chatham, ME5 9PGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£52,200 to £53,200

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

17 October 2026

14 days left

Job description

Spire Alexandra is looking to recruit an experience Pharmacy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clini...

As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.

Pharmacy Manager | Spire Alexandra Hospital | Chatham | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 Hours

Spire Alexandra is looking to recruit an experience Pharmacy Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.

As Pharmacy Manager, you will provide both clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the safe, effective and compliant management of medicines across the hospital. Working closely with consultants,multidisciplinary teams and senior hospital leaders, you will play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the continued development of the pharmacy service.

Spire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. About the role:

  • Lead, motivate and develop the pharmacy team, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Provide expert advice and support to consultants, clinicians and patients on the safe and effective use of medicines.
  • Ensure the safe management of medicines across the hospital, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards and governance requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
  • Drive service development initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance clinical quality, efficiency and patient outcomes.
  • Provide visible clinical leadership and contribute to the wider success of the hospital.

We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).
  • Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.
  • Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.
  • The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.
  • A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Most importantly, you'll be a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, improving services and delivering the highest standards of patient care.

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Alexandra Hospital provides expert private healthcare services to patients across Medway, Kent and the South East. Our modern hospital features two fully equipped operating theatres, an extended recovery unit and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

  • About you:
  • We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate:
  • Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).
  • Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.
  • Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.
  • The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.
  • A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

Experience

Essential

  • About you:
  • We're looking for a clinically credible pharmacist with strong hospital pharmacy experience and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care. You will be able to demonstrate:
  • Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • A Pharmacy degree (MPharm, BSc or equivalent).
  • Significant experience working within a hospital pharmacy environment.
  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience supporting complex patient pathways.
  • Experience building effective working relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory or team development experience.
  • The ability to influence clinical practice and promote evidence-based decision making.
  • A commitment to service improvement, patient safety and clinical excellence.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

17 September 2026

Last checked

20 September 2026

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