Job summary Hingham Surgery is looking to appoint a dispensary manager to help lead our organisation on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week over 5 days. If you have experience of working in healthcare, with the general public and ideally leading multidisciplinary teams and are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Responsible for the management and smooth running of the dispensary Oversee the patient navigation operations of the practice, ensuring staff achieve their primary responsibilities. Oversee the provision of quick, efficient, and accurate dispensing of medication to patients, and to ensure effective financial control of the dispensary. Work closely with clinical staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person. Preparation and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures. Preparation of Practice Formulary after consultation with dispensary clinical lead. Oversee prescription collation and endorsing. Oversee submission of prescriptions and preparation of end of month return to the PPD. Order of vaccines for annual vaccination campaigns. Providing training in dispensary as needed. Monthly checks of the drug tariff for price and category changes, check Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) for new or discontinued drugs, and following up changes with drug company representatives where necessary. Manage and co-ordinate Dispensing Services Quality Scheme (DSQS), including dispensing review of use of medication (DRUMS), competency assessments, audits and self-assessment submission. About us Hingham is a beautiful small market town with a Georgian marketplace. It is a thriving town with a primary school, library, pub, co-op supermarket, butcher, and baker. It is close to Norwich and Wymondham, Attleborough and Dereham. Our clinical team consists of a total of 8 GPs, 5 practice nurses, 2.5 HCAs, 2 clinical pharmacists, mental health practitioners, first contact physio, and social prescriber. We teach year 3 medical students and are research active. More about us: We have a happy, stable team with a friendly atmosphere. We are blessed with really lovely patients. Our patients are appreciative of our efforts. We have a virtuous cycle of satisfied patients. We are on our patients side. We value relationships and continuity. We know our patients. Our philosophy is to be caring, friendly, efficient and safe. If you would like an informal visit to the practice please contact our practice manager Tony Vanderweele via email tony.vanderweelenhs.net or telephone 01953 850237. Benefits include: Competitive salary NHS pension scheme Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata Free on-site parking Eye-care vouchers Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 8741 Job locations 26 - 28 Hardingham Street Hingham Norfolk NR9 4JB 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 You will have at least a Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification. Experience Essential At least 2 years dispensary or pharmacy experience. Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. Ability to deliver a vision, with a willingness and the drive to adapt to NHS targets and business planning, whilst keeping abreast of legislative and contractual changes. Self-motivated, with a forward-thinking, solution-focused approach. The ability to develop, implement and embed policies, procedures and guidelines. Experience of working in an ever-evolving environment, with an ability to cope with regular change. Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment. Excellent organisational, management and planning skills, IT skills and communication skills. Ability to implement and manage change effectively. Ability to identify training and development needs in self and others. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will have at least a Diploma Level 2/3 Dispensary or equivalent Pharmacy Services qualification. Experience Essential At least 2 years dispensary or pharmacy experience. Excellent clinical and medication knowledge. Understanding and experience of working as a dispenser in GP practice setting. Ability to deliver a vision, with a willingness and the drive to adapt to NHS targets and business planning, whilst keeping abreast of legislative and contractual changes. Self-motivated, with a forward-thinking, solution-focused approach. The ability to develop, implement and embed policies, procedures and guidelines. Experience of working in an ever-evolving environment, with an ability to cope with regular change. Ability to motivate teams, enhance morale and maintain a positive working environment. Excellent organisational, management and planning skills, IT skills and communication skills. Ability to implement and manage change effectively. Ability to identify training and development needs in self and others. 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 26 - 28 Hardingham Street Hingham Norfolk NR9 4JB Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)