DISPENSARY MANAGER

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  • Northampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 hour ago
We are looking for an experienced dispenser, who has management experience, to co-ordinate and lead our team of 7 dispensary staff and support the delivery of an excellent and profitable service to our dispensing patients. Considered part of the management team, the post holder will work hands-on as a dispenser but have dedicated management time, and support from the Downland Practice leadership team.Main duties of the jobEnsure staff are competent and safe to practice.Ensure dispensary practices are safe and in line with Standard Operating Procedures and current clinical guidelines.Ensure policies and procedures are up to date and available.Work with colleagues from Downland Practice team, and partner organisations to deliver safe and sustainable service.Ensure that all medicines and appliances dispensed are checked against the prescription and whenever there is doubt about the appropriateness of the item, or about the dose or labelling instructions to check with the authorising doctor or duty doctor.Take prompt action in response to any drug alert bulletins that may be received from time to time.Ensure that refrigerated items are stored at the appropriate temperature and to maintain a temperature control record/logbook.HR aspectsManage the individual needs of a team of 10 dispensers.Devise, communicate and review staff shift rotas, building in annual leave requests.Support the team with supervision sessions, training and mentoring as required.Ensure the post-holder and dispensary team are compliant with all mandatory training programmes, including fire safety, Health and Safety, infection control and basic life support.About usBugbrooke Medical Practice is a rural practice caring for over 1,500 patients.A Training and dispensing practice, currently dispensing to over 3,500 patients.4 GP Partners supported by a team of ANP's Nurse and HCA's in addition to a well established Clinical Pharmacy team.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA4145-25-0002Job locationsLevitts RoadBugbrookeNorthamptonNorthamptonshireNN7 3QNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilities
  • To ensure timely, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to the patients.
  • To assist the SIP in ensuring effective financial control of the dispensary/hybrid.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of Customer Service by all hybrid staff.Weekly checking of red alerts on Eclipse and copying into patient notes.Drug tariff monitoring on monthly basis to ensure maximise dispensary profitsLiaising with GP Partners and our Clinical Pharmacy team.Job responsibilities:
  • To carry out the dispensing assistant role, following the SOPs at all times, and leading the team in safe and effective dispensing practices.
  • DSQS reporting
  • To assist with implementing new processes and other projects within the dispensary
  • To ensure the dispensary is operating cost effectively under the guidance of the Dispensary Manager
  • To focus efforts to the maximum benefit of the practice, with respect to the policy decisions made from time to time by the practice.
  • To oversee the training of new dispensers.
  • To work with the Dispensary Manager in reviewing and updating SOPs.
To co-ordinate and update the dispensary rota and organise appropriate cover Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilities
  • To ensure timely, efficient and accurate dispensing of medication to the patients.
  • To assist the SIP in ensuring effective financial control of the dispensary/hybrid.
Responsible for maintaining a high level of Customer Service by all hybrid staff.Weekly checking of red alerts on Eclipse and copying into patient notes.Drug tariff monitoring on monthly basis to ensure maximise dispensary profitsLiaising with GP Partners and our Clinical Pharmacy team.Job responsibilities:
  • To carry out the dispensing assistant role, following the SOPs at all times, and leading the team in safe and effective dispensing practices.
  • DSQS reporting
  • To assist with implementing new processes and other projects within the dispensary
  • To ensure the dispensary is operating cost effectively under the guidance of the Dispensary Manager
  • To focus efforts to the maximum benefit of the practice, with respect to the policy decisions made from time to time by the practice.
  • To oversee the training of new dispensers.
  • To work with the Dispensary Manager in reviewing and updating SOPs.
To co-ordinate and update the dispensary rota and organise appropriate coverPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Qualifications
  • Essential
  • GCSE (or equivalent level) English and mathematics at grade C or above.
  • Dispensary qualification.
  • Management level 3 qualification (or working towards this goal)
Desirable
  • Desirable
  • Higher level qualifications
  • Degree-level study.
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and training
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Qualifications
  • Essential
  • GCSE (or equivalent level) English and mathematics at grade C or above.
  • Dispensary qualification.
  • Management level 3 qualification (or working towards this goal)
Desirable
  • Desirable
  • Higher level qualifications
  • Degree-level study.
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and training

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