Independent prescribing pharmacist manager jobs manchester

Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Manager Jobs Manchester

Flame Health Pharmacy are currently recruiting for an experienced and clinically confident Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Manager to lead the prescribing operations of our client’s established online pharmacy service based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a GPhC-registered Independent Prescriber with strong leadership capabilities who thrives in a structured, governance-led environment and is passionate about delivering safe, patient-centred care within a digital healthcare model. Candidates with experience prescribing for weight loss services will be particularly well suited to this role.

About the Employer

Our client is a Manchester-based online pharmacy delivering private healthcare services across the UK. The organisation operates under strict regulatory compliance and is registered with the:

• General Pharmaceutical Council


• Care Quality Commission

Their service undergoes routine regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with UK prescribing standards, safeguarding requirements, and robust clinical governance frameworks.

Patients complete structured digital consultations via a secure online platform, which are reviewed by qualified prescribers. The organisation prioritises safe prescribing, comprehensive clinical assessment, and evidence-based decision-making, ensuring high standards of patient care at all times.

The Role

This is a full-time, primarily office-based leadership role in Manchester, with potential flexibility for the right candidate.

As a Non-Patient Facing Prescribing Pharmacist Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the prescribing function within the online pharmacy


• Oversee and review structured online consultations


• Ensure safe, compliant, and evidence-based prescribing decisions


• Provide clinical oversight and support to prescribing pharmacists


• Maintain and develop SOPs, prescribing protocols, and governance frameworks


• Monitor prescribing trends and ensure regulatory compliance


• Support audit processes and regulatory inspections


• Drive continuous improvement in patient safety and service quality


• Collaborate with senior leadership to support business growth and operational success

This is a dynamic leadership position suited to a pharmacist who is confident working autonomously while managing a team and upholding high clinical governance standards.

Clinical Experience

Previous prescribing experience is essential. Management or leadership experience is highly desirable.

Experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Weight Management


• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)


• Erectile Dysfunction


• Long-term condition management

Candidates must demonstrate:

• Current GPhC registration


• Independent Prescriber annotation


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Excellent clinical reasoning and risk assessment capabilities


• Outstanding written communication skills (digital-first setting)


• Commitment to patient safety and ethical prescribing


• Ability to work in a fast-paced online healthcare environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum (DOE)


• Leadership role with clear progression opportunities


• Comprehensive structured onboarding programme


• Ongoing clinical and operational support


• Annual appraisal, performance-based bonus & pay review


• Friendly, professional working environment

Why Apply Through Flame Health?

Flame Health & Associates LLP are specialist recruiters within the pharmacy and healthcare sectors. With extensive industry knowledge and long-standing relationships across independent and multiple providers, we offer confidential, compliant, and professional career support tailored to your goals.

We operate as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business in accordance with UK recruitment regulations.

Apply Today

To apply for this Independent Prescribing Pharmacist Manager Job in Manchester or enquire about additional Pharmacy opportunities:

Phone: 0115 8114370
Email: careers@flamehealth.com

All applications are handled in strict confidence.

Flame Health & Associates LLP operates as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.