Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist

As our pharmacy continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge and leadership experience to an ambitious and evolving business. Working closely with our Superintendent Pharmacist, you will help shape the future of our pharmacy, strengthen professional standards and support the delivery of safe, effective patient care at scale. We are looking for someone who is confident in their clinical and regulatory knowledge, understands the importance of patient safety and is ready to take on a position with significant accountability, influence and leadership. What is the Job? At Montu, every prescription represents a patient waiting for treatment that can make a genuine difference to their quality of life. Our pharmacy processes over 50,000 prescriptions each month, with continued month-on-month growth of approximately 10%. As our operation continues to scale, the Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist will work in close partnership with the Superintendent Pharmacist across all areas of clinical and regulatory governance. You will take a leading role in the day-to-day clinical operation of the pharmacy, providing specialist regulatory expertise in Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs, supporting professional standards and ensuring patient safety remains central to everything we do. You will provide clear clinical and regulatory guidance, identify and manage risks, support inspections and audits, and contribute to the ongoing development of our pharmacy systems, processes and governance frameworks. You will also deputise for the Superintendent Pharmacist when required, helping to balance the demands of a high-volume pharmacy operation with the professional, legal and regulatory standards expected of us. What Will You Be Doing? Clinical Governance and Regulatory Compliance • Work alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist to maintain clinical governance and professional standards across Montu Pharmacy. • Support compliance with GPhC standards, MHRA regulations and all relevant statutory and professional requirements. • Lead the day-to-day clinical operation, providing clear guidance and direction to clinical and operational teams. • Take an active role in regulatory inspections, audits and compliance reviews, ensuring the pharmacy remains inspection-ready. • Identify, assess and manage regulatory risks, implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions. • Review and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures and governance frameworks. • Maintain oversight of professional accountability, patient safety and regulatory reporting requirements. Controlled Drugs Governance (Schedule 2) • Act as a specialist in Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs regulation, working alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. • Oversee appropriate systems and controls for the safe storage, handling, dispensing, recording and management of Controlled Drugs. • Ensure accurate, auditable records are maintained, with effective monitoring and reconciliation processes. • Identify and address potential compliance risks, incidents and discrepancies. • Support the development of Controlled Drugs governance processes that remain effective as prescription volumes increase. Professional Leadership and Team Development • Provide clinical leadership alongside the Superintendent Pharmacist to a pharmacy workforce of over 100 colleagues. • Support the maintenance of professional standards and competencies across the pharmacy. • Oversee competency frameworks, training requirements and ongoing professional development. • Work with pharmacy leaders to promote accountability, patient safety and continuous improvement. • Provide guidance on complex clinical, professional and regulato