About the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

We are a respected regulatory body that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services. One of the main ways we do this is by ensuring the quality of pharmacy education and training.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture and are committed to holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others.

We are looking for several Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to join our Fitness to Practise Committee and Investigating Committee.

The Role:

We are offering unique and flexible roles within our independent Statutory Committees. You will make a vital contribution to patient safety and public confidence in the pharmacy professions, whilst developing transferable skills and demonstrating the GPhC’s core values.

Members of our Investigating Committee and Fitness to Practise Committee sit as a decision-making panel of three, at hearings and meetings. They sit on cases where a pharmacist or pharmacy technician’s fitness to practise has been called into question and make objective and evidence-based decisions. The panel are supported by a legal advisor, and where necessary a clinical advisor, to reach decisions that protect the public, maintain standards and uphold public confidence in the profession.

We encourage applications from those who have never been part of a committee but who can demonstrate the skills required - full training will be provided. We would particularly welcome applicants who are currently under-represented on our committees, including those from a range of backgrounds, including people with disabilities, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, those early in their careers.

The roles are remunerated, and reasonable expenses will be covered (in line with the GPhC’s Associates and Partners expenses policy). The roles are offered on a 4 year contract. 

Applying for this role:

If you feel you have the required experience and skills please complete the application form which you can find on our website by clicking on the Apply button – you will also find further information about these roles here including details of remuneration. Incidentally a CV and cover letter will not be considered.  If you require further assistance with your application then don’t hesitate to contact our Associates & Partners Team.

Location of role:  at home remotely or at GPhC head office in Canary Wharf, London. We are interested in people located anywhere in Great Britain. Many hearings take place remotely, but some are in person at our office based in Canary Wharf.

Please note: Pharmacy Technicians must currently be registered with the GPhC or eligible to practise in Northern Ireland.  ALSO GPhC staff members employed over the last five years are not eligible to apply but this does not include applicants who hold other Associate or Partner roles. If you are unsure if you are able to apply, please contact the Associates and Partners Team.

Closing date: 14th February 2025.  Interview dates: 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, and 8th May 2025.  Interviews will take place remotely.

Finding out more:

Join us at a virtual open evening on Tuesday 28th January 2025 between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, to find out more about these posts and to hear how to complete the application form on our website. Book your place on our website.

We are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work as a health professions regulator.