Are you an experienced leader with a background in Dispensary or Pharmacy services at management level? Do you thrive managing multi-site teams and driving operational excellence? This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with a growing GP practice group serving over 40,000 patients across East Cambridgeshire.

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Who are we?

We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

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Job Duties:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of dispensary teams across 3 GP practices

• Lead, mentor, and support over 40 staff including dispensary managers, medicines technicians, and procurement teams

• Develop and implement integrated workflows across sites to create a seamless service for patients

• Drive compliance with MHRA, GPhC, and NHS regulations, including controlled drugs governance

• Optimise stock control, procurement, and supply chain processes to ensure cost-effective practices

• Work with finance teams to monitor budgets, produce financial reports, and drive improvements in dispensary profitability

• Use data analysis (Excel, ePACT2, clinical systems) to monitor prescribing trends and support evidence-based decisions

• Champion the adoption of technology to streamline operations and reporting.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, local pharmacies, and pharmaceutical suppliers

• Support organisational strategy and cultural change initiatives as part of the senior operations team

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What we are looking for:

• Proven experience managing dispensary services or multi-site healthcare operations

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and reporting

• Confident using data and systems to inform operational decisions

• A collaborative leader who inspires and develops high-performing teams

• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills

• Flexible and resilient, with the ability to travel regularly between sites

• Full UK Driving Licence and your own transport

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Desirable Skills – NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Background in primary care or GP practice management

• Knowledge of NHS systems such as SystmOne, ePACT2, or EPS

• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Pharmacy Technician or Dispenser)

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Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with long period of service), enhanced sick pay, enhanced parental pay and pension contribution (21.6%)

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So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today.

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If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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