Dispensary Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide mentorship and guidance for trainee dispensary staff, apprentices and students.

Line manages the dispensary staff in accordance with current practice policy

Ensure team members complete significant event forms correctly and in a timely manner

To oversee training of new Dispensers

To lead the team of Dispensers and organise a weekly rota or deputise the latter as required

To take responsibility for developing their own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace

To carry out appraisals and identify training needs based on competencies required for the DSQS and complete the annual DSQS as required

Arrange staff meetings and / or training, as required

Ensuring that all returned controlled drugs are disposed of and recorded correctly

Responsible for maintaining efficient, cost-effective stock control, minimising wastage through out-of-date stock

In conjunction with the Medicines Manager ensure controlled drugs are dispensed with in accordance with practice policy

With the Medicines Manager review the latest guidance, ensuring the dispensary conforms to NICE, CQC, etc. guidance

To liaise with the Lead GP and Medicines Manager for Dispensing over formularies

To ensure and maintain effective distribution of dispensing supplies to the Surgery

• To be responsible for the commercial buying of drugs and Surgery sundries for the Practice

• To gain information and negotiate sales terms from pharmaceutical companies and or their representatives concerning the commercial details of their products

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Dispenser (NVQ Level 2)
• English & Maths to GCSE Level 3 or equivalent
• Recognised Dispensing Qualification

Desirable

• Management Qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Full and clean driving licence
• Legal Right to work in the UK
• A Full passport

Experience

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage stock, including ordering, rotation, disposal etc.
• Ability to manage and develop staff (rotas, appraisals, etc.)
• Ability to lead a team and demonstrate leadership qualities
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable

• Experience working with EMIS.
• Experience working in primary care
• Understanding of effective team working
• Broad knowledge of General Practice
• Experience of working in a dispensary
• Experience of managing dispensary services in primary care
• Experience of managing a team

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Market Harborough & Bosworth Partnership

Address

67 Coventry Road

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 9BX

Employer's website

https://www.mh-bp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)