BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

We are looking for leaders who meet the following profile;

• Thrives on colleague & patient interaction
• Passionate about spending 90% of their time in Pharmacies
• Works at pace and with accuracy
• Is resilient, enjoys constant change & challenge
• Is motivated by Leading a team to deliver tangible & measurable results

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of field/ multi-site management – either in a BAU capacity, responsible for cross-regional working (manage a Relief team) and/or as part of a project.
• Understanding of the pharmacy market & profession (desirable).
• Sound commercial & analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective coaching & feedback skills.
• Strong planning & organising – able to manage conflicting priorities & allocate resource effectively.
• Able to build & maintain highly effective professional networks through building relationships with internal & external stakeholders based on mutual trust.
• Understands the requirements of the NHS contract and the GPhC/PSNI standards.

As Area Operations Managers you will be responsible for the management and performance of between 8-15 pharmacies. You will build capable & competent teams to deliver the best community pharmacy experience, focussing on delivering the KPIs and budgets, ensuring patient safety, and that quality and standards are delivered across all Pharmacies.