We are looking for 4 Pharmacy Inspectors to inspect premises in our different regions:

Eastern Region including Barnet, Enfield, West Essex and Bedfordshire (Permanent, Full-time)

Haringey, Havering, Southwest Essex, Waltham Forest and Redbridge (12 month Fixed-Term-Contract, Full-time)

Northern Region including South Tyneside and Sunderland (Permanent, Full-time)

Scotland including Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Forth Valley, Highlands and Islands (Permanent, Part-time)

Closing date: 1 November 2023 (12pm)

Interview dates: TBA

Salary: £45,891 - £53,167 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus benefits and a £6,576 car allowance per annum (or £7,476 per annum for PHEV/EV drivers only.)

Location: Homebased (To cover sites in one of the designated regions)

Hours: Full-time: 35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday

Part time: 21 hours, 3 days per week, from 9.00 to 5.00

The role

• Are you a registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with an in-depth knowledge of the GPhC’s standards and responsibilities?
• Do you have experience in the implementation and use of technology in the delivery of pharmacy services particularly in a community or hospital setting?
• Do you want to apply your knowledge and experience to provide assurance to patients and the public about the quality of pharmacy services and help drive improvement?

If so, we welcome you to apply for one of our four Pharmacy Inspector positions.

The GPhC works to provide assurance to patients and the public that the pharmacies on our register are practising safely and effectively. The post-holder will make an integral contribution to this aim by maintaining a programme of high-quality inspections of registered pharmacy premises through monitoring, supporting, and enforcing compliance in line with the GPhC’s standards.

Inspectors will also provide recommendations to the Registrar on the registration suitability of new pharmacies and work collaboratively with our Fitness to Practise team, giving valuable advice on pharmacy practice to inform investigations into allegations of pharmacy professional’s fitness to practise.

As the different forms of service delivery continue to grow, so does the scope of our inspections. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from those who have a background in the use of technology in the provision of pharmacy services including hub and spoke dispensing, robotic dispensing, or advanced Patient Medication Record systems. A qualification in independent prescribing or experience in the provision of advanced clinical services are also desirable.

The GPhC values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including candidates who identify as black or from a minority ethnic background.

This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our pre-employment due diligence.

The successful applicant will:

• Be a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician with substantial recent experience of delivery of pharmacy services, preferably in a community or hospital environment.
• Have a solid understanding of the GPhC’s statutory responsibilities, relevant legislative frameworks, and operational standards and a good understanding of the challenges facing retail community pharmacies.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills; have the drive to work independently and be a team player.
• Have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits when joining our team

In return for their commitment and enthusiasm, employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment, good work-life balance and workload plus an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• A choice between two pension providers: NHS pension scheme or Standard Life.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and many more.

Applying for this role

If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please send your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, which region you are applying for, and where you found out about this vacancy to: careers@pharmacyregulation.org

In your email subject, please include your name and the role you wish to be considered for. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document on our website to help you prepare your application.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.

Closing date: 1 November (12pm)