Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist

The role

The Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist will lead day-to-day clinical operations and provide specialist regulatory expertise in Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs. You will work with the Superintendent Pharmacist to maintain clinical governance, professional standards, and patient safety in a high-volume pharmacy.

What you will do

• Maintain clinical governance and professional standards across Montu Pharmacy.
• Support compliance with GPhC standards and MHRA regulations.
• Lead day-to-day clinical operations and provide guidance to teams.
• Take an active role in regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and manage regulatory risks.
• Review and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Act as a specialist in Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs regulation.
• Oversee systems and controls for the storage, handling, and management of Controlled Drugs.
• Provide clinical leadership to a pharmacy workforce of over 100 colleagues.
• Maintain oversight of pharmacy systems, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Required qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Extensive knowledge of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and relevant pharmacy legislation.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs regulation and compliance in practice.
• Experience leading clinical pharmacy operations within a high-volume or complex environment.
• Strong understanding of MHRA regulations, including importing, wholesaling and medicines storage.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy governance, risk management and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to provide clear clinical and regulatory guidance and influence decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance, KPIs and business growth.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in, or deputising for, a senior pharmacy leadership position.
• Experience supporting pharmacy technology, automation or systems implementation.

Benefits

• Bupa Private Healthcare Scheme
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after one year & 30 after 3 years) + bank holidays
• 5% matched pension
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Opportunities for development and growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

About the company

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM). They are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments.