Dispensary Manager

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.

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.

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:

• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• 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
• 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.

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

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

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

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.