Dispensary Manager in Ashford

Hamstreet Surgery is looking for a motivated and experienced Dispensary Manager to lead our friendly and supportive dispensary team.

Responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective day-to-day running of our dispensary, including:

• Leading, supporting and developing the dispensary team.
• Managing rotas, staffing and cover
• Ensuring safe and timely dispensing of medicines
• Managing stock, ordering, expiry dates and wastage
• Overseeing controlled drugs and associated records
• Supporting the financial performance of the dispensary
• Ensuring compliance with NHS dispensing regulations, legislation and practice policies
• Maintaining and reviewing SOPs
• Managing near misses, dispensing errors and significant events
• Supporting audits, governance and continuous improvement
• Ensuring staff training and competencies remain up to date

We are looking for someone who is:

• NVQ Level 2/3 qualified in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Experienced in dispensing
• Organised, motivated and confident leading a team
• A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• An excellent communicatorComputer literate and comfortable learning new systems
• Compassionate, caring and patient-focused
• Committed to high standards of medicines safety and governance

Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable, but we would also welcome applications from an experienced dispenser who is ready to progress into a management role.

We offer a competitive salary package (dependant on experience and qualifications) with training and development opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused and proactive you could be the person we're looking for.

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Ruckinge Road Hamstreet Ashford Kent TN26 2NJ