Job Description

We are looking for a Pharmacy Inspector to inspect premises in North West London and home counties

The Role

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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

.



This role is subject to a

basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

check as part of our pre-employment due diligence and

we reserve the right

to undertake a fitness to practise (FtP) check if you are a pharmacy professional.


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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.

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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 England pension scheme or Standard Life.

Flexible working arrangements.

Career breaks and sabbaticals.

Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan

and many more.

About the GPhC

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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.



Follow this link to see our

privacy policy

and understand how we collect, use and share your personal data during our recruitment process.

Applying for this role

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Please make sure you complete your supporting statement

section, explaining how you meet each of the criteria for the role, and where you found out about this vacancy.

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.



If you have any queries please do write to us at careers@pharmacyregulation.org or if you would like to speak to a member of the Talent Acquisition team please do call us on 0203 713 7880



Published on
28 July, 2025
Last updated on 28 July, 2025

Salary details
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)
Appointment type
Permanent contract
Closing date
17/08/2025
Interview dates
TBA (GPhC offices)
Location
Homebased (covering sites in North West London and home counties)
Hours
35 hours per week, from 9.00 to 5.00, Monday to Friday