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Dispensary Manager

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Brundall Medical Partnership is recruiting for a dispensary manager to manage and oversee the smooth daily working of the practice dispensary ensuring quality standards of safe, effective, well-led, caring and response are maintained and that the dispensary is cost-effective to the practice. The dispensary manager ensures compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards, and NHS contractual requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care and supporting the practices clinical and management administrative teams by always working in close collaboration with them.

If you are an experienced dispenser looking for an exciting new role, then we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Lead and manage the dispensary team, ensuring effective staffing, training, and performance management.
  • Organise staff rotas and leave to ensure adequate dispensary cover.
  • Conduct regular team meetings and annual appraisals.
  • Promote teamwork and effective communication within the dispensary and across the wider practice
  • Oversee the accurate and safe preparation, labelling, and dispensing of prescriptions in line with current legislation and practice protocols.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the dispensary, including drug purchasing, profitability, and reimbursement claims.
  • Provide advice and information to patients regarding medicines and their safe use.
  • Ensure dispensary staff maintain up-to-date qualifications and mandatory training.

About us

Brundall Medical Partnership is located 6 miles east of Norwich. We are a Dispensing Practice of around 8500 patients of which 3900 patients are dispensing. Our team consists of 1 GP Partner, 1 ANP Partner, 3 Salaried GP's, 1 Physician Assistant and 1 Paramedic Practitioner along with an amazing Nursing Team, Reception Team, Administration Team and Dispensary team.

We offer a range of staff benefits including:

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Benenden Health Cover
  • Eye-care vouchers
  • Health service discounts Scheme
  • Enhanced maternity pay

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,170 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29485

Job locations

The Dales

Norwich

Norfolk

NR13 5RP


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

Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a dispensary, pharmacy, or retail environment
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail
  • Strong leadership and team management skills in current or recent role.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced dispensary setting
  • Knowledge of inventory management and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • At least a Diploma Level 3/4 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven recent experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a dispensary, pharmacy, or retail environment
  • High level of organisation and attention to detail
  • Strong leadership and team management skills in current or recent role.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced dispensary setting
  • Knowledge of inventory management and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • At least a Diploma Level 3/4 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification;

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

The Dales

Norwich

Norfolk

NR13 5RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Primary Care Careers

Address

The Dales

Norwich

Norfolk

NR13 5RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Brundall Medical Partnership

enquiries@eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk

01206918760

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,170 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29485

Job locations

The Dales

Norwich

Norfolk

NR13 5RP


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