• Job Description

  Req#: C9236-25-0856?language=en&page=254&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  To work under the supervision of a pharmacy technician to assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within the Trust through the provision of a safe and efficient dispensary service.

  Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship

  Main duties of the job

  You will need good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner. You must be able to work accurately and quickly under pressure and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.

  Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided, if you do not already hold and NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification you will be required to study for and gain this qualification. If you already hold a level 4 qualification you may be required to self-fund this qualification.

  There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

  We are an equal opportunities employer.

  In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.

  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 to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - 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.

  Date posted

  14 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  236-DPG-CS311-24-C

  Job locations

  The Royal Oldham Hospital

  Rochdale Road

  Oldham

  OL1 2JH

  
  

  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 Maths and English Language or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

  Knowledge, Training & Experience

  Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
  • A knowledge of stock control systems

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • Co-operates and gets on well with others
  • Steady and dependable but willing to accept change readily
  • Trustworthy with strong sense of responsibilty
  • Willingness to follow instructions
  • Good timekeeper

  Desirable

  • Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English Language or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

  Knowledge, Training & Experience

  Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
  • A knowledge of stock control systems

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
  • Co-operates and gets on well with others
  • Steady and dependable but willing to accept change readily
  • Trustworthy with strong sense of responsibilty
  • Willingness to follow instructions
  • Good timekeeper

  Desirable

  • Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

  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

  
  

  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

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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