Deputy Dispensary Manager
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Ely, CB7 5JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3013-25-0010 |
Summary
Your Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Service Delivery Lead daily operations for the Staploe Medical Centre dispensary, ensuring consistent service standards and processes Implement policies and procedures developed by the Group Medications Services Manager to standardise workflows across both sites, working collaboratively to improve these Work closely with the Deputy Dispensary Manager at Haddenham Surgery to coordinate workload distribution between sites to optimise efficiency and enable cross-cover arrangements Monitor service quality and patient satisfaction, implementing improvements as directed by the Group Medications Services Manager Ensure all dispensary functions including workflow management, prescription processing, and patient services are completed accurately and efficiently Maintain oversight of stock management in collaboration with the Dispensary Procurement Coordinator Team Management & Development Provide line management for Senior Dispensers Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports to support performance and development Complete annual appraisals for all dispensary team members in collaboration with the Group Medications Services Manager Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members as required Coordinate training programmes and ensure all team members meet mandatory training requirements Foster a collaborative culture that prioritises patient experience and cross-site teamwork Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure adherence to MHRA, GPhC, and NHS regulations across both dispensaries Oversee controlled drugs governance, stock control procedures, and prescription services optimisation Coordinate completion of DSQS requirements and annual audit processes Monitor and respond to dispensing errors, ensuring appropriate documentation and learning Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures under guidance from the Group Medications Services Manager Conduct monthly quality audits and implement corrective actions as required Administrative & Financial Oversight Manage staff rotas, leave planning, and absence cover across both sites Monitor dispensary budgets and expenditure within parameters set by the Group Medications Services Manager Coordinate monthly submissions and vaccination claims with the Procurement Coordinator Support financial sustainability by acting upon performance reports provided by the Finance Team