About this role
Job summary The Pharmacy Manager & Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational delivery, governance, and continuous development of pharmacy services across KFM sites. The post holder will ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centred services while maintaining full compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards, including GPhC and Good Distribution Practice requirements. Acting as deputy to the Superintendent Pharmacist, the role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, including workforce planning, financial oversight, medicines management, and quality assurance. The role plays a key part in driving service improvement, managing risk, and delivering high-quality pharmacy services aligned to organisational and NHS priorities.
Main duties of the job his is a senior pharmacist leadership role combining operational management with strategic service development. You will lead pharmacy teams to deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and governance frameworks. The role involves managing staff, overseeing medicines management, controlling budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. As Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist, you will support the strategic direction of pharmacy services, deputise when required, and contribute to service innovation and growth. This role is ideal for an experienced pharmacist with strong leadership, financial, and operational management expertise in a complex healthcare environment.
About us KFM is a healthcare support services provider that partners with NHS organisations to deliver high-quality patient care. Owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, KFM operates as a public authority, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. The organisation provides end-to-end managed services across clinical areas, including procurement and supply of medicines and equipment, technical support, and outpatient pharmacy services. With a strong focus on operational excellence, governance, and innovation, KFM supports healthcare providers by ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient service delivery, enabling clinicians to focus on patient outcomes.
Job description Job responsibilities Role overview
Pharmacy Manager & Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist
Location:Denmark Hill, London
Flexibility: On-site
Type:Permanent
Salary: £73,000 - £83,400 per annum plus up to 12% annual bonus
We are looking for an experienced Pharmacy Manager & Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Services team at KFM. This is a senior leadership role where you will play a critical part in delivering safe, efficient, and patient-centred pharmacy services while supporting the strategic development of services across Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
KFM is a healthcare support services provider dedicated to enabling world-class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested into the NHS. [Pharmacy M...rmacist JD | PDF]
Key Responsibilities
Lead the safe and efficient operational delivery of outpatient pharmacy services across KFM sites Ensure full compliance with GPhC standards, legal requirements, and governance frameworks Provide leadership and professional accountability to pharmacy teams, including recruitment, development, and performance management Deputise for the Superintendent Pharmacist and contribute to strategic planning, innovation, and service expansion Oversee medicines management, including procurement, dispensing, supply, and patient counselling Maintain and improve quality management systems aligned to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Manage budgets, financial performance, and stock control to ensure cost-effective service delivery Lead governance, risk management, audits, and continuous service improvement initiatives Build strong relationships with clinical teams, stakeholders, and service partners
Requirements
Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC with at least 5 years post-registration experience Significant experience in pharmacy management (hospital or community setting) Proven senior leadership experience, including team management and service development Strong knowledge of medicines legislation, Controlled Drugs regulations, and NHS systems Demonstrated experience in financial management, governance, and quality assurance Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills Ability to manage complex services and drive continuous improvement initiatives High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to patient safety
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
If you are an experienced pharmacy leader looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare service delivery while supporting high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team committed to excellence in pharmacy services.
Interview Date(s):
Stage 1:
13th,14th & 16th July
Stage 2:
23rd July
For any queries, please contact: [email protected]
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name KFM
Address KFM
Unit 1
129 Coldharbour Lane
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)