Pharmacist Manager, Craigmillar (Edinburgh)

Pharmacy Name: Lindsay and Gilmour Pharmacy Craigmillar

Contact Name: Kirsty Ballard

Contact Telephone: 0772 5069085

Contact Email: kirsty.ballard@lindsayandgilmour.co.uk

Health Board: Lothian

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

---

The Organisation

Lindsay & Gilmour is an award-winning family run company with branches across Central Scotland, Fife and the Scottish Borders. Founded in 1826 we are one of Scotland’s largest independent Pharmacy groups.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen, we now require a commercially focused and patient orientated base pharmacist to support and develop our enthusiastic dispensary team. This long-established community pharmacy is located in the heart of Craigmillar, providing patient centred pharmaceutical care.

As Pharmacist Manager, you will be responsible for and oversee the delivery of all aspects of the Scottish Pharmacy Contract and optimise the delivery of dispensing and professional services.

You will be pivotal in building long term relationships with all key stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals and objectives whilst maintaining Company policies, procedures and quality standards.

To be Successful

You have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in community pharmacy in Scotland, with evidence of consistent delivery of key business metrics and can demonstrate how you have impacted on the performance of the businesses and the teams you have managed.

With excellent communication skills, you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You have experience in managing, coaching and developing teams.

We Offer

A competitive salary, bonus, holidays, pension, staff discount and an employee benefits scheme. To support you in your role a comprehensive programme of on-going training and development will be provided.

Job Description

• Accurately providing prescription medications to patients.

• Providing exceptional customer service and addressing patient queries.

• Maintaining detailed and accurate patient records.

• Delivering exceptional standards through operational compliance to ensure efficiency and maximise profitability.

• Managing stock, including ordering, date checking, and organizing medications.

• Ensuring compliance with all legal and professional requirements.

• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and promote our services.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Our Benefits

• Working Pattern - Week 1 Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm Week 2 Tuesday to Friday 9am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-1pm

• Holidays – pro rata

• Pension scheme

• Staff discount

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme

• Employee benefits scheme including financial wellbeing support, gym membership, dental cover, life assurance, restaurant discount cards, activity passes and much more (exclusions may apply, eligible roles only).

• Access to employee assistance programme for independent and confidential advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

• Excellent training and development opportunities, helping our employees work towards nationally recognised qualifications with professional support and relevant training.

Our benefits are subject to change and eligibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Requirements

• Valid right to work in the UK

• One year of community pharmacy experience in Scotland preferred

• GPhC registration required

• Work location: In person

Salary: Depending on experience

Vacancy Location:

 

---