Primary Care Careers

Dispensary Manager

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a role where you can really shape how a dispensary runs?

We are looking for a dispensary manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our dispensary service across Debenham Group Practices three sites, for up to 37.5 hours per week.

You will be mainly based at Debenham, with regular working across Otley and Grundisburgh, and you will play a key role in making sure our dispensary service is safe, organised, and works well for both patients and staff.

This is a hands-on management role where you will oversee how the dispensary operates across all three sites.

Main duties of the job

You'll manage the dispensary team, keep a close eye on workflows, stock, and standards, and make sure medicines are dispensed safely and accurately.

You will also support wider pharmacy and prescribing activity by helping to resolve patient and prescription queries, working closely with GPs, pharmacists, and the practice team.

You'll take the lead on areas such as controlled drugs and DSQS, and act as the main point of contact for dispensary matters within the practice.

About us

Suffolk Primary Care (SPC) is a forward-thinking partnership of GP surgeries across Suffolk. Our collaborative approach enables doctors & staff to share resources, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality healthcare. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Benefits include:

  • NHS pension (23.7 employer contribution)
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Health service discounts, including a complimentary Blue Light card for new starters
  • Minimum 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) for full-time employees, with enhancements for long service
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity terms
  • High street discounts via our online portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for technology, homewares (Currys, John Lewis, Decathlon), cycling, & gym memberships

At SPC, we invest in our staffs professional growth & well-being, fostering a positive work environment that benefits both our team and the communities we serve.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,493 to £40,359 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29296

Job locations

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
  • You hold a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience working in a dispensary environment, ideally within general practice or primary care.
  • Experience managing or supervising staff.
  • Strong knowledge of medicines management, ordering, stock control, controlled drugs, and DSQS requirements.
  • Organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
  • Willing and able to work flexibly across Debenham, Otley, and Grundisburgh.

Desirable

  • Experience preparing for or supporting inspections, audits, or contractual assurance.
  • Experience contributing to service improvement or redesign initiatives.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
  • You hold a Pharmacy Technician Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience working in a dispensary environment, ideally within general practice or primary care.
  • Experience managing or supervising staff.
  • Strong knowledge of medicines management, ordering, stock control, controlled drugs, and DSQS requirements.
  • Organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
  • Willing and able to work flexibly across Debenham, Otley, and Grundisburgh.

Desirable

  • Experience preparing for or supporting inspections, audits, or contractual assurance.
  • Experience contributing to service improvement or redesign initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


Employer's website

https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Debenham Group Practice | Debenham Surgery

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,493 to £40,359 a year FTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

29296

Job locations

Low Road

Debenham

Stowmarket

Suffolk

IP14 6QU


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