Dispensary Business Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To ensure the provision of efficient and high quality dispensing of medication to the eligible patients, and to ensure effective financial control of the Dispensary
• Analysis of invoices for bonus stock and ensuring bonus stock is received
• Monthly checking of the Drug Tariff for price and category changes. Monthly review of Manufacturer Discount Schemes and any follow up with wholesalers / representatives as needed
• Responsible for the overall management of Prescription Pricing Authority submissions monthly to the Prescription Pricing Authority; Preparing vaccine list; Dealing with prescriptions returned by the PPA
• Liaison with wholesalers / drug company representatives to ensure the best possible discounts are obtained

For full list of duties, please refer to Job Desciprtion.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous management or supervisory experience, experience of handling staff performance
• Must have excellent Word and Excel skills

Desirable

• Pharmacy Technician status

Experience

Essential

• Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
• Experience of working with or in a dispensary or pharmacy
• Some flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be required, as will the ability to travel to different locations at short notice

Desirable

• Experience of working with healthcare professionals and or previous experience in the NHS or social care or relevant field

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Ability to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential.
• Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure.
• The ability to motivate people to make positive change
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals and recognise the limits of their expertise which necessitate escalation/onward referral.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with colleagues.
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.

Other

Essential

• Full UK driving license and access to own car.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experience of using emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports.

Desirable

• Knowledge of general practice clinical systems, such as, EMIS and SystmOne

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Blandford Group Practice

Address

White Cliff Mill Street

Blandford Forum

Dorset

DT11 7BH

Employer's website

https://www.theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)