Role: Pharmacist (Pet Care division)
Location: Bardon (LE67) (with hybrid working after completion of training)
Salary: £48.000- 52.000 per annum plus extensive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Employment type: Full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, 9:00am – 6:00pm (Mon – Fri) with occasional weekend cover
Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient-centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.
To be an expert in veterinary medicines and ensure the safe storage, preparation and supply, in line with legal requirements.
What’s in it for you?
Occupational sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Contributory pension
Discounted insurance (Aviva)
Employee discount site
Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
Employee assistance programme
In-house mental health support
Free onsite parking
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Social events throughout the year
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
Long service bonus
Refer a friend bonus
Blue light card
Hybrid working
Commitment to CPD/training
25 days annual leave increasing with service
Annual leave buy and sell scheme
Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What you’ll be doing?
- Ensure the safe preparation and supply of veterinary medicines in compliance with legal and company standards.
- Provide expert advice to customers on the use of veterinary medicines, as well as general animal health and lifestyle matters.
- Supervise, train, and support pharmacy staff , to maintain high performance and compliance.
- Implement and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to minimize risk and maintain operational quality.
- Oversee the clinical checking of prescriptions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Maintain and manage Controlled Drugs (CDs) registers in line with regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with veterinary surgeons to verify prescription accuracy, legitimacy, and to prevent potential risks.
- Manage the ordering, storage, and dispatch of veterinary medicines to ensure safety, reduce waste, and meet customer needs.
- Keep up-to-date with current veterinary pharmacy practices, new drugs, and professional development requirements.
- Collaborate with key business teams (Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations, Clinical) and meet set targets to support strategic business objectives.
Who are we looking for?
- GPHC registered Pharmacist with a strong passion for animals and extensive knowledge of veterinary medicines, with a commitment to delivering outstanding care and advice to the community.
- Proven supervisory experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and lead a team effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Good understanding of e-Commerce principles and business rationale, with the ability to make informed decisions that drive business goals.
- Experience working with KPIs and managing resources efficiently to maximize team performance and operational success.
- Excellent communication skills combined with a professional, friendly, and tactful approach to customers, colleagues, and partners.
- Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy under pressure.
- Ambitious, proactive, and driven to continuously learn and develop professionally, including a willingness to undertake relevant training and development programs.
- A strong team player who collaborates well across departments, demonstrating respect, professionalism, and a patient-first mindset at all times.
What happens next?
Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.
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