Job Description
Vida Healthcare is looking to recruit a reliable and hardworking person to manage our busy prescribing & dispensing team, on a full-time basis. This position will be based predominantly at the Carole Brown Health Centre in Dersingham, however multi-site working will be expected on occasion, covering King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market, in addition to Dersingham.
The dispensary manager will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to patients across our practices. You can expect to be mentored and supported by the organisation, whilst you are empowered to deliver care and support.
The responsibilities of this role will include:
- Managing the prescribing & dispensing team, across all Vida sites.
- Stock management and purchasing, whilst making cost effective decisions.
- Attending and/or schedule regular meetings with lead GPs and the management team.
- Attending ICB meetings where necessary.
- Ensuring month end submissions to the PPA are on time and accurate.
- Carrying out DSQS/audits.
- Ensuring compliance with any external processes (such as CQC).
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current dispensing issues and requirements through the use of appropriate bodies/associates.
- Showing a clear understanding of regulations associated with prescribing and dispensing of medications to the public.
- Attending relevant training to meet the requirements of the role and improve skills.
- Assisting and creating staff rotas, ensuring there is adequate cover across all sites when there is department absence.
- Liaising with the pharmacy technician for an effective handover between the departments.
- Working with prescribing staff within the PCNs.
For full details of the role and its duties please see the attached job specification.
Our patients demand the highest standards of care and if you are conscientious with a strong team-working ethic, then this could be the ideal role for you. All applicants should:
- hold a recognised prescribing and dispensing qualification, NVQ or equivalent.
- demonstrate previous managerial experience, including supervision, appraisal and grievance procedures.
- have experience of working in a dispensary or pharmacy environment.
- be able to work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients.
- prioritise high-quality service delivery, complete confidentiality and patient satisfaction.
Further information on candidate requirements can be found in the attached job specification.
Vida Healthcare is one of Norfolk's largest and most successful general practices, working with colleagues in the NHS to provide the best possible patient care. Our practice has experienced impressive growth over recent years, by creating a work environment that encourages talented individuals to thrive and make a difference.
We pride ourselves on our impeccable standards of patient care and, in order to maintain this, it is essential that we employ reliable team players with strong caring qualities, dedication, and excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality-of-service delivery.
For questions about the job please email our HR Manager Sarah Evans at sarah.evans149@nhs.net
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.