Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber, Newton Mearns
Pharmacy Name: Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic
Contact Name: Mahyar Nickkho-amiry
Contact Email: jobs@dearspharmacy.co.uk
Health Board: Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026
Lead, Develop and Shape the Future of Community Pharmacy
Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic is one of Scotland’s fastest-growing independent pharmacy groups, with over 25 locations and an ambitious vision to deliver exceptional patient care through innovation, prescribing services, and clinical excellence.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Pharmacist Manager to lead our established Newton Mearns pharmacy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about patient care, service development, team leadership, and the future of community pharmacy.
Working within a modern, service-led pharmacy environment, you will be supported by a strong central operations team, centralised dispensing services, and regular pharmacist overlap, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding clinical care and growing both NHS and private services.
The Opportunity
As Pharmacist Manager, you will:
Lead and inspire an experienced pharmacy team
Drive the delivery and growth of NHS and private clinical services
Utilise your prescribing qualification to deliver enhanced patient care
Work with regular double-pharmacist cover (3–4 days per week)
Be supported by centralised dispensing, PillPouch and hub services
Play a key role in developing the pharmacy and shaping local healthcare provision
Build strong relationships with patients, GP practices and the wider healthcare community
Working Pattern
Full-time permanent position
Week 1: Monday to Friday
Week 2: Four weekdays plus Saturday
Structured management and operational support from our wider leadership team
Who We’re Looking For
GPhC Registered Pharmacist
Independent Prescriber (preferred)
Previous management experience desirable but not essential
Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Ambition to develop services, people and business performance
We also welcome applications from pharmacists qualifying through the new Integrated Pharmacist Independent Prescribing pathway who are looking to accelerate their career into a leadership role.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package based on experience
Independent Prescriber supplement
Structured management development and leadership training
Dedicated support from our central operations and clinical teams
Opportunities to deliver a wide range of NHS and private services
Career progression opportunities across a growing pharmacy group
Supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture
Why Dears?
At Dears Pharmacy, we believe community pharmacy should be clinically focused, patient centred and professionally rewarding. Our investment in technology, centralised dispensing, prescribing services and colleague development allows our pharmacists to spend more time delivering meaningful patient care and less time on administrative tasks.
If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence patient outcomes, develop your leadership skills and progress your career within a growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Please send your CV and covering letter to: jobs@dearspharmacy.co.uk
No agencies please.
This version positions the role as a genuine leadership opportunity rather than a standard manager vacancy and will appeal to both experienced Pharmacist Managers and ambitious Independent Prescribers looking to step into management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Independent Prescriber status is preferred for this role, although applications are also welcomed from pharmacists qualifying through the new Integrated Pharmacist Independent Prescribing pathway.
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The role involves leading an experienced pharmacy team, developing NHS and private clinical services, delivering enhanced patient care through prescribing, and helping shape local healthcare provision within the community.
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Previous management experience is desirable but not essential. Dears Pharmacy welcomes applications from pharmacists looking to progress into a leadership role.
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The role includes structured management development and leadership training, support from central operations and clinical teams, regular pharmacist overlap, and career progression opportunities across the wider pharmacy group.
Pharmacist Manager (Independent Prescriber) role at Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic in Newton Mearns, focused on leadership and clinical service development.