Pharmacy Inspector

The role

We are looking for a Pharmacy Inspector to conduct inspections of premises primarily in North and East London and Slough. The post holder will maintain a programme of high‑quality inspections of registered pharmacy premises, monitoring, supporting, and enforcing compliance with the GPhC’s standards.

• Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with in‑depth knowledge of the GPhC’s statutory responsibilities and operational standards.
• Experience in the implementation and use of technology in the delivery of pharmacy services, particularly in a community or hospital setting, including hub and spoke dispensing, robotic dispensing, or advanced Patient Medication Record systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams while owning individual responsibilities.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and an unwavering commitment to the GPhC’s ethical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of registered pharmacy premises to assess compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recommendations to the Registrar on the registration suitability of new pharmacies.
• Collaborate with the Fitness to Practise team, contributing advice on pharmacy practice to inform investigations into alleged fitness to practise.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings and follow‑up actions.
• Advise on and promote best practice in the use of technology to support safe and effective pharmacy services.

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with substantial recent experience of delivering pharmacy services, preferably in a community or hospital environment.
• Solid understanding of GPhC statutory responsibilities, relevant legislative frameworks, and operational standards.
• Experience or qualification in independent prescribing or advanced clinical services is desirable.

Benefits when joining our team

Employees can expect a rewarding and challenging work environment with good work‑life balance and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• 30 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 5 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Career breaks and sabbaticals.
• Life assurance, season ticket loan, bike loan and other benefits.

About the GPhC

The GPhC is 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. We are committed to providing workforce learning and development opportunities and to maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 GPhC is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and welcomes applicants who may need reasonable adjustments; we will discuss these with you as part of the application or interview process.

Important Notice for Applicants

As part of the 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.

Contact

For any queries, please contact us at careers@pharmacyregulation.org or call 0203 713 7880.