We’re a specialist recruitment provider to the pharmacy sector. With 18 years of experience, we’re experts in every part of the industry.

  • 1,200 UK clients work with us
  • 8,500 pharmacy branches use our Locums
  • 4,000 registered candidates look for work with us
  • 33,500 shifts filled (per year) for our clients

It’s good that New Directions Pharmacy does all the background checks so can we use the Locums confidently knowing all their details have been checked!

Client Satisfaction Survey 2021

Meeting your needs

We’ve placed Locum staff in every pharmacy setting. Whether you need short-term or permanent staff, we have the solutions for you.

There are over 11,200 Dispensing Pharmacies in the UK and Locum Pharmacists are an integral part of the workforce.

We make sure you can overcome any staffing challenge. Our services replace the stress of recruitment with certainty that you can carrying on delivering for your customers and community.

Wherever you are in the UK, we have a proven track record with clients in all corners of the country from populated cities where competition is high and harder-to-fill rural areas.

I have worked with New Directions Pharmacy over the last 18 years and they have always supported my organisation well.

Client Satisfaction Survey 2021

Our clients include;  

  • Local and independent community pharmacies;
  • Large high-street national companies and supermarkets;
  • Public sector organisations (Ministry of Defence and prison service);
  • Hospitals (NHS or private);
  • GP surgeries;
  • Veterinary pharmacies;
  • Pharmaceutical companies.

A trusted provider

Working with New Directions Pharmacy really helps take the pressure off. Communication is excellent and the support provided is second to none. Thank you for all you do.

Client Satisfaction Survey 2021

The benefits of New Directions Pharmacy

Work with New Directions Pharmacy and enjoy our benefits:

Seven day a week on-call service

From peak times to peace time, our Account Managers are always accessible. Have a short notice emergency? Don’t panic. Our door is open every day, all year round.

Experienced Account Managers

Our team works closely with the pharmacy sector. We understand the complex challenges that can arise for our clients and candidates, and we know how to overcome them.

Complete compliance

Our in-house compliance team is dedicated to ensuring the people we place have the correct qualifications and checks to work in the pharmacy sector.

Extensive database

Our extensive database of candidates is filled with reliable and loyal Locum Pharmacists, Accuracy Checking Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians and Dispensers.

Any questions?  

If you have any queries,  please get in touch.  We’ll be happy to help.