Who We Are
Specialist Pharmacy is the UK’s No.1 compounding pharmacy and the first of its kind. With over 25 years of experience, we create bespoke, high‑quality medications for more than 30,000 patients each year.
We combine expert pharmaceutical knowledge with advanced technology, precision testing and customised processes to deliver safe, reliable and fully personalised treatment options. Quality, traceability and patient care are at the core of everything we do.
If you’re passionate about excellence, innovation and making a real difference for patients, you’ll feel at home with us. 🚀
About The Job
Together with the Director of Operations / Superintendent Pharmacist you will own the Quality Management System which translates into operational excellence at the London Specialist Pharmacy Ltd (trading as Specialist Pharmacy) – including writing, quality assuring or approving standard operating procedures.
* Supervise the Pharmacist Operations and Quality Assurance and the Lab Manager in quality assuring all compounded products ensuring:
* Product specifications are met (e.g. qualitative and quantitative including ingredient quantities and final product appearance)
* Preparation methods are correct and adhered to
* GMP standards have been upheld during the compounding process
* Physio‑chemical stability data is up‑to‑date and accurate
* Audit trails including operator and time stamps within and outside the Compounding Software solution are maintained at all times
* Integrity and accuracy of data input of all raw materials are cross‑checked against the received product and their certificate of analysis/conformity/Home Office Import Licences
* Rejected products are clearly documented in the quality management system (QMS) as well as recorded and investigated as non‑conformance using the internal error management system, with a clear focus on preventing future occurrences
* Ensure data integrity standards are upheld across the documentation pathway including ALCOA+
* Provide advice to the production team on capacity and contingency planning including scheduling, considering production staff numbers, time to compound, equipment, premises and prescriber/patient demand
* Supervise the production team and act as the accountable pharmacist for production
* Strive to deliver and maintain turnaround times of production as per the company’s key performance indicators and work towards continuous improvement of the pharmacy service.
* Observe the Safety at Work Act 1974 regulations and ensure compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations protecting staff and the general public
* Formulate or quality assure the formulation of all new preparations
Set Yourself Apart
You Bring The Following Experience, Qualifications And Strengths
Ability to problem solve and action change effectively with minimum supervision
* Ability to follow instructions methodically with excellent attention to detail.
* Able to work with minimal supervision
* GPhC‑registered Pharmacist
* Basic computer skills essential
* Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of SP, e.g. accommodating for part time / shifts would be required
* Production/Compounding experience is highly desirable
* Able to Institute leadership, help people do a better job.
* Customer Focused, at the forefront of providing service excellence.
* Action Oriented, able to take on new challenges with enthusiasm.
* Trustworthy, able to gain the confidence and trust of others easily and honour commitments.
* Innovative, able to spot opportunities to do things better and share best practice.
* Collaborative, building and maintaining strong working relationships and working with colleagues to meet shared goals.
* Cultivating Innovation, embracing the concept that the business should never stand still, challenging the status quo and not settle for anything but #1.
* Strategically Minded, comfortable to shift their thinking between the short and long term to lead us towards future success.
* Collaborative, modelling collaboration at all levels and promoting high visibility of shared contributions to goals.
What's on Offer
At Specialist Pharmacy, you’ll join a collaborative, supportive and quality‑driven environment where your work truly matters. We offer opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to innovation in personalised medicine and be part of a team committed to precision, integrity and exceptional patient care.
* Employee rewarded Programme
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Scheme (4% employer contribution).
* Private Health Insurance Scheme
* On‑site Free Car Parking
* Weekly Groceries for the Team
* Company Paid Statutory and Mandatory Training
* Paid GPHC Registration fees for Pharmacists
* Company Paid Statutory and Mandatory Training
Ready for the Challenge
Take the next step and help shape the future of personalised, compounded medicine.
Apply today — we’d love to hear from you.
🚫 Please note: we do not accept agency referrals for this position.
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