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Dispensary Lead in General Practice

Albrighton Medical Practice · Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT

Salary
£15.88 (per hour)
Location
Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT

Dispensary Lead in General Practice role at Albrighton Medical Practice in Wolverhampton, WV7 3DT. Salary: £15.88 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and support dispensary staff in their daily duties.

• Provide training, guidance and supervision to dispensary team members.

• Assist with staff rotas and workload allocation.

• Support recruitment, induction and performance management processes.

Dispensing Services

• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed accurately, safely and efficiently.

• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Resolve dispensing queries in liaison with GPs, pharmacists and patients.

• Ensure all dispensing records are maintained accurately.

Stock Management

• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Order medicines and dispensing supplies.

• Manage stock rotation and expiry date checks.

• Investigate and report stock discrepancies.

• Ensure secure storage of medicines at all times.

Vaccines and Financial Responsibilities

• Complete end-of-month vaccine stock reconciliations and vaccination counts.

• Maintain accurate vaccine stock records and cold chain documentation.

• Complete VAT returns and associated financial reconciliation processes relating to dispensary activity.

• Assist with claims, rebates and NHS reimbursement processes as required.

• Produce dispensary reports for the Practice Manager and Partners.

Controlled Drugs

• Maintain controlled drug registers in accordance with legal requirements.

• Conduct and document regular controlled drug stock checks.

• Arrange and oversee the denaturing and destruction of controlled drugs in line with legislation and practice policy.

• Investigate and report controlled drug discrepancies immediately.

Dispensary Registration and Compliance

• Process patient dispensing registrations, removals and eligibility reviews.

• Maintain accurate dispensing patient records.

• Ensure compliance with NHS dispensing regulations and contractual requirements.

• Support CQC inspections and audits.

Governance and Quality

• Participate in clinical governance activities and audits.

• Investigate incidents, near misses and medication errors.

• Ensure dispensary SOPs are reviewed and updated regularly.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, COSHH, infection prevention and safeguarding policies.

General Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings and mandatory training.

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as requested by the Practice Manager.

Job description

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead and support dispensary staff in their daily duties.

• Provide training, guidance and supervision to dispensary team members.

• Assist with staff rotas and workload allocation.

• Support recruitment, induction and performance management processes.

Dispensing Services

• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed accurately, safely and efficiently.

• Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Resolve dispensing queries in liaison with GPs, pharmacists and patients.

• Ensure all dispensing records are maintained accurately.

Stock Management

• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Order medicines and dispensing supplies.

• Manage stock rotation and expiry date checks.

• Investigate and report stock discrepancies.

• Ensure secure storage of medicines at all times.

Vaccines and Financial Responsibilities

• Complete end-of-month vaccine stock reconciliations and vaccination counts.

• Maintain accurate vaccine stock records and cold chain documentation.

• Complete VAT returns and associated financial reconciliation processes relating to dispensary activity.

• Assist with claims, rebates and NHS reimbursement processes as required.

• Produce dispensary reports for the Practice Manager and Partners.

Controlled Drugs

• Maintain controlled drug registers in accordance with legal requirements.

• Conduct and document regular controlled drug stock checks.

• Arrange and oversee the denaturing and destruction of controlled drugs in line with legislation and practice policy.

• Investigate and report controlled drug discrepancies immediately.

Dispensary Registration and Compliance

• Process patient dispensing registrations, removals and eligibility reviews.

• Maintain accurate dispensing patient records.

• Ensure compliance with NHS dispensing regulations and contractual requirements.

• Support CQC inspections and audits.

Governance and Quality

• Participate in clinical governance activities and audits.

• Investigate incidents, near misses and medication errors.

• Ensure dispensary SOPs are reviewed and updated regularly.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, COSHH, infection prevention and safeguarding policies.

General Responsibilities

• Attend team meetings and mandatory training.

• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and grade as requested by the Practice Manager.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacist role in Wolverhampton

This is a pharmacist vacancy at Albrighton Medical Practice, based in Wolverhampton. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Wolverhampton, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a dispenser earn across the UK?

Based on 18 PharmSee-tracked dispenser salaries across the UK, the median is £25,760 — most roles fall between £24,632 and £25,768. See the full dispenser salary guide →

Pharmacist jobs and salary in Wolverhampton

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Wolverhampton across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Wolverhampton's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Wolverhampton?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Albrighton Medical Practice is £15.88 (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Wolverhampton varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Albrighton Medical Practice have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Albrighton Medical Practice across the UK. Browse all Albrighton Medical Practice roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Wolverhampton?

PharmSee is currently tracking 2 active pharmacy vacancies in Wolverhampton across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Wolverhampton pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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