Pharmacist Manager - Perth

Pharmacy Name: Davidsons Chemists

Contact Name: Jade Downie

Contact Telephone: 0125 0872308

Contact Email: jade.downie@wdavidson.co.uk

Health Board: Tayside

Closing Date: 31st January 2027

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Lead a busy city-centre pharmacy and make it your own.

We know you'll spend a huge part of your life at work. We think you should enjoy where you do it.

That's why we've built a business that supports pharmacists to lead, develop clinically and make a genuine difference. At Davidsons Chemists, community pharmacy is about far more than dispensing prescriptions. It's about leading a great team, delivering excellent patient care and providing healthcare services that people genuinely value.

We're looking for a GPhC Registered Pharmacist to lead our South Street pharmacy in the heart of Perth city centre.

This is a great opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys the pace and variety of a busy pharmacy environment and wants the opportunity to lead a team, develop services and make their mark on a city-centre pharmacy.

Please note: This role is only open to pharmacists registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Applications from candidates who are not GPhC registered or eligible for registration cannot be considered.

Why Davidsons?

We're Scotland's largest independent pharmacy group, with 58 pharmacies across eight Health Boards, but we've never lost the values that made us who we are.

We're proud to be a Royal Warrant holder, but what we're even prouder of is the culture we've built. We believe pharmacists should be trusted professionals with the autonomy to make decisions, the support to develop their careers and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

What you'll be walking into

• A busy city-centre pharmacy with a varied patient base.

• A role with plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a real impact.

• The opportunity to lead, develop and get the best from your pharmacy team.

• The opportunity to shape and grow clinical services within the pharmacy.

• Support from an experienced Operations Team and Relief Pharmacists when you need it.

• A business that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to make them happen.

• A company where your voice matters and your contribution is recognised.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Cares about patients and puts them at the centre of everything they do.

• Enjoys working in a busy and varied pharmacy environment.

• Enjoys leading, motivating and developing a team.

• Is confident taking ownership and making decisions.

• Takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality pharmacy services.

Whether you're already an experienced Pharmacy Manager or you're ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Independent Prescriber?

Already qualified? Fantastic.

Working towards it? We'll support you.

Not started yet? If becoming an Independent Prescriber is part of your career ambitions, we'll help you get there.

Currently, we have 47 Independent Prescribers, with more colleagues progressing through training each year, supported by our own Designated Prescribing Practitioners.

What you'll get

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Additional salary increment for Independent Prescribers delivering NHS Pharmacy First Plus.*

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays (pro rata).

• GPhC fees paid.

• Full professional indemnity cover.

• Company pension.

• Staff discount.

• Support to achieve your professional ambitions.

• The backing of one of Scotland's most established independent pharmacy groups.

*Subject to national negotiations.

A Bit About Davidsons

Established in 1897, Davidsons Chemists has grown to become Scotland's largest independent pharmacy group while staying true to our community pharmacy roots.

Today we operate 58 pharmacies across Scotland, with nearly 80% delivering NHS Pharmacy First Plus and private clinical services. We continue to invest in our pharmacists, embrace innovation and develop services that improve healthcare in the communities we serve.

Interested?

If you're looking for more than just your next job, and want the opportunity to lead a busy city-centre pharmacy with the backing and support of an established independent pharmacy group, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply using the Apply Now button or contact Kathleen Cowle for an informal, confidential chat: kathleen.cowle@wdavidson.co.uk

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Frquently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Is this role suitable for pharmacists moving into management for the first time?

  Yes. Applications are welcomed from experienced Pharmacy Managers as well as pharmacists who are ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

• What makes the South Street pharmacy different from other opportunities?

  The role is based within a busy city-centre pharmacy with a varied patient base, offering the opportunity to lead a team, influence service development and make a visible impact on pharmacy services.

• Will Davidsons support pharmacists who want to become Independent Prescribers?

  Yes. Support is available for pharmacists who are already qualified, currently working towards Independent Prescribing or looking to begin the training pathway.

• What benefits are available to the successful candidate?

  Benefits include 34 days annual leave (pro rata), GPhC fees paid, professional indemnity cover, company pension, staff discount and support to achieve professional ambitions.

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