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Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (Rotational)
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 22 day(s) ago
Reference: 236-CSS-CS382-26-A
Job summary
Undertakes duties in support of the Pharmacists and other Technical Staff. Assists in the provision of a safe and effective pharmaceutical service in order to meet department and corporate objectives.
This role can be offered as a developmental post for those initially employed at band 2.
Candidates must meet the apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria as set out by the Department of Education.
Main duties of the job
- Reception duties within the department
- Receipt and storage of medications
- Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments
- Dispensing pharmaceutical products
- Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas
- Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-CSS-CS382-26-A
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road,
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Commitment to training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent if not already obtained
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 - pharmacy
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good timekeeper
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- A knowledge of stock control systems
- Self-reliant
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Commitment to training to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent if not already obtained
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 - pharmacy
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good timekeeper
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- A knowledge of stock control systems
- Self-reliant
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road,
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road,
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)