Pharmacy Director

2 months ago


Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CheqUp Full time
About the Role

CheqUp Health Limited is a leading provider of weight management services, specialising in the prescription of GLP-1 / GIP medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. Our mission is to assist patients in achieving their weight management goals through a high-quality, medically-led service. We cater to private patients and are also licensed by NICE to offer Tier-3 weight management services to the NHS.

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Pharmacist to manage our online-only dispensing pharmacy. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing a dispensary team, and possess knowledge and experience related to weight management and the prescription of GLP-1 / GIP medications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the team in dispensing weight management medications.
  • Ensure all dispensing activities comply with current medical guidelines, policies, and regulations.
  • Regularly review and update all policies and SOPs related to pharmacy operations.
  • Provide medical advice and support to patients concerning their treatment plans and prescriptions.
  • Address medical inquiries and offer guidance on the side effects, benefits, and proper use of prescribed medications.
  • Contribute to the development of CheqUp's clinical guidelines for weight management medications, together with the prescribing team led by Dr Andrea Pucci.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for all patients.
Team Management
  • Manage the team of dispensers and trainee dispensers in the pharmacy.
  • Conduct periodic appraisals and performance reviews.
Quality and Safety
  • Monitor performance across a range of indicators including dispensing timescales and take corrective action where necessary.
  • Maintain knowledge of best practice and make appropriate recommendations for implementation.
  • Lead the team in conducting audits and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
  • Experience in weight management and the prescribing of GLP-1 / GIP medications, or leading clinics (preferably in endocrinology/diabetes) or working on an endocrinology ward.
  • Strong understanding of medical issues related to weight management.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.