Pharmacy Name: Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy

Contact Name: Kirsty Ballard

Contact Telephone: 07725069085

Contact Email: kirsty.ballard@lindsayandgilmour.co.uk

Health Board: Lothian

Closing Date: 02/08/24

Job Description: Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager Dispenser/Technician - Niddrie Mains Rd

The Organisation

Lindsay & Gilmour is an award-winning family-run company with 32 branches across Central Scotland, Fife, and the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1826, we are one of Scotland’s largest independent pharmacy groups. We are looking for a strong pharmacy leader to join one of our busiest and most complex businesses. You will need to be people-focused, business-focused, and process-driven in order to succeed in the role.

The Opportunity

You will be based within a busy community pharmacy that provides excellent patient-centred pharmaceutical care. The ideal candidate should be commercially focused, patient-oriented, and have the ability to lead and develop our enthusiastic dispensary team. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for and oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Scottish Pharmacy Contract and optimise the delivery of dispensing and professional services. You will be pivotal in building long-term relationships with all key stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals and objectives whilst maintaining company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills - To Be Successful

• You have a minimum of two years’ experience working as a dispenser or technician.

• Previous experience in management roles in pharmacy is essential.

• Evidence of consistent delivery of key business metrics and the ability to demonstrate how you have impacted the performance of businesses and teams.

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

• Hold an NVQ/SVQ 2 or NVQ/SVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in dispensing.

We Offer

• A highly competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications – Monday to Friday, 40 hours, 09:00-18:00 (60 minutes unpaid break), 1 in 4 Saturdays are required (09:00-17:00).

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on company performance).

• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays).

• Pension scheme.

• Staff discount.

• Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training.

• Employee benefits scheme.

• Wellbeing programmes.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.