Dispensary Business Manager
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre is looking to welcome and bright and motivated dispensary business manager into our busy practice who will play a full and active role as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on a part-time basis for 15-18 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Main duties of the job
- Gain information and help the practice to negotiate sales terms from pharmaceutical companies and or their representatives, working with the dispensary lead on these areas.
- Keep a database of dispensary discounts with wholesalers and organise information so that new deals can be examined further.
- Raise concerns around negative trending with the Practice Manager and GP Prescribing Partner.
- Consult with clinical teams and lead GP Prescribing Partner around preferred drug options for the formulary.
- Communicate effectively and on time any financial opportunities and threats relating the dispensary business to the Practice Manager (Dispensary Management Meeting last Thursday morning of the month).
- Manage the NHS Prescription Service submissions (previously known as the Prescription Pricing Division (PPD)) - the main source of information and support for prescriptions and prescribing services.
- Develop predictions and check variances in spend and income for dispensary.
- Scrutinise drug freight costs and the effect on small scale ordering. To tell the dispensary staff who order these items by consulting with the dispensary lead.
- Ensure correct recording of Personally Administered items for VAT purposes.
- Agree to meet with and arrange meetings with wholesaler representatives.
- Coordinate the monthly clinical prescribing meetings, setting agendas and circulating minutes. Working with the prescribing and dispensing lead on the agendas and the pharmacy tech.
About us
We are a highly reputable, semi-rural, dispensing, research and GP training practice operating in north Norfolk within the village of Hoveton/Wroxham, 6-miles to the north east of the fine city of Norwich. We have a growing list size of approximately 10,000 patients. We are also a member of the NN4 Primary Care Network, working closely with 5 other local practices.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the practice to arrange an informal visit ahead of interviews to help you find out more about the position.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
28783
Job locations
Stalham Road
Hoveton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR12 8DU
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Stalham Road
Hoveton
Norwich
Norfolk
NR12 8DU
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre
enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk
01206918760