Dispensary Manager

The Old School Surgery is looking to recruit a Dispensary Manager to lead and support the dispensary service within the practice.

This role is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the dispensary, ensuring patients receive accurate and timely dispensing services while maintaining high standards of medicines management.

Working closely with GP partners and the wider practice team, the Dispensary Manager will support the organisation of dispensary processes, stock management and team coordination to ensure the dispensary runs smoothly and efficiently.

The Old School Surgery is a friendly, partner-led GP practice serving around 7,500 patients in Stoney Stanton. Our dispensary plays an important role in supporting patient care and works closely with clinicians and administrative teams to ensure prescriptions are processed and dispensed safely.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working within a team environment and who wants to help ensure patients receive a reliable and well-run dispensing service.

The Dispensary Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the practice dispensary, ensuring medicines are dispensed safely, accurately and efficiently.

The role includes supporting and coordinating the work of dispensary staff, managing stock and ordering processes, and ensuring the dispensary operates in line with regulatory and clinical governance requirements.

Working closely with GPs, patient co-ordinators and administrative teams, the Dispensary Manager will help ensure prescriptions are processed effectively and that the dispensary contributes to the smooth running of the practice.

The role will also support the ongoing organisation and improvement of dispensary processes to help maintain an efficient and reliable service for patients.

The Old School Surgery is a friendly, partner-led GP practice serving approximately 7,500 patients in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire.

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality patient care through strong teamwork and collaboration across the whole practice. Our multidisciplinary team includes GP partners, salaried GPs, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, patient co-ordinators, administrative staff and a dispensary team. We also work closely with a wider clinical team including clinical pharmacists, physiotherapists, a paramedic practitioner, midwife, mental health practitioners and social prescribers through our Primary Care Network.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment where staff feel valued and where teams work together to deliver excellent patient care.

The Old School Surgery is seeking to recruit a Dispensary Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant running of the practice dispensary.

This role is offered on a part-timebasis (approximately 2 days per week) and provides operational leadership for the dispensary service within the practice.

The Dispensary Manager will ensure that dispensing services operate safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements, while supporting the wider practice team in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role will also play an important part in reviewing dispensary processes and stock management to ensure that the service operates efficiently and supports the sustainability of the practice.

About The Old School Surgery

The Old School Surgery is a partner-led GP practice serving approximately 7,500 patients in Stoney Stanton, Leicestershire.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• GP Partners
• Practice Nurses
• Administrative staff
• Dispensary team

The practice operates a dispensing service for eligible patients and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and patient care.

Purpose of the Role

The Dispensary Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the practice dispensary, ensuring safe dispensing processes, effective stock control and compliance with all regulatory and governance requirements.

Working closely with clinicians and administrative colleagues, the role supports the delivery of an efficient dispensing service that meets the needs of patients while maintaining strong operational oversight of dispensary systems and processes.

Key Outcomes of the Role

• Success in this role will include:
• A safe and compliant dispensing service
• Efficient dispensary workflows and processes
• Effective stock management and ordering procedures
• Accurate dispensing and strong patient safety standards
• Good collaboration between the dispensary, clinical team and administrative staff
• Continuous improvement in dispensary operations

Dispensary Operations

The Dispensary Manager will oversee the safe and effective operation of the practice dispensary, ensuring dispensing processes are organised and compliant with regulatory requirements.

This includes supporting dispensing staff, ensuring appropriate workflows are maintained and helping ensure patients receive medications safely and efficiently.

The role also includes…