We are looking for a Pharmacy Inspector to inspect premises in West London and home counties, including parts of Middlesex, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Closing date:
9 March pm)
Interview dates:
TBA (GPhC Offices)
Salary:
Starting from £45,891 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 (covering sites in West London and home counties)
Hours:
35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday
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 our Pharmacy Inspector vacancy…
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.
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 community pharmacies.
* Have
excellent written and verbal communication skills
; able to
collaborate
across teams and functions while taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
* 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.
* Pension scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements
.
* Career breaks and sabbaticals.
* Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan
and many more.
About the GPhC
We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.
Our organisation has a long-term vision and a desire for highly skilled and specialist staff. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities.
We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.
Applying for this role
If you feel you have the required experience and skills and would like to join us, please
complete our application form
,
including the
supporting statement
section explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy.
Please note that
applications without a supporting statement will not be considered
.
Please consult the knowledge and skills section of the job description document to help you prepare your application.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community
We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.
Whilst we are proud to be members of the
Disability Confident Scheme
, you
don't
have to have a disability for us to discuss
reasonable adjustments
. Please let us know if you need any support during the application or interview process and we will happily discuss this with you.
As part of your application for this role,
please complete our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring section
.
This is optional
and you don't have to complete it; however it provides us with useful information for monitoring and reporting purposes and is
strictly confidential
. The information you provide on this form will not form part of any selection process and will not be shared with the selection panel.
Important Notice for Applicants
As part of our pre-employment screening process, this role is subject to a
basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
check. In addition, the GPhC will conduct
Fitness to Practise (FtP)
checks for any applicant who is
currently,
or has
previously been, a registrant
of the GPhC. Applicants will be asked to declare this during the application process and may be subject to further internal verification.
Any findings may be considered as part of the recruitment decision.