Hospital & Community Pharmacy Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in UK seeks a motivated Hospital and Community Pharmacy Technician. You will manage dispensing duties, conduct medication reviews, and record patient histories at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. Ideal candidates are organized and ready to adapt to a flexible schedule. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technicians.
• Willingness to develop and progress; Band 5 qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and ward-based medicines management duties.
• Medication reviews in community settings.
• Recording patient medication history and processing discharges.
• Participate in full dispensary duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Hospital and Community Pharmacy Technician – Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary

Band 4/5 depending on experience and qualifications | 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and ward-based medicines management duties.
• Medication reviews in community settings and involvement in clinical trials.
• Recording patient medication history and processing discharges at ward and community level as part of a clinical technical service team.
• Participate in full dispensary duties.

Requirements and Development

• Enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technicians with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop and progress; if not meeting Band 5 criteria on appointment, you will be appointed to Band 4 and expected to achieve the qualifications and experience required to progress to Band 5.
• There will be a requirement to participate in working extended hours, late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, with 20,000 colleagues caring for people in hospital and in the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford. We are committed to delivering high standards of care and collaborating with local authorities and partners, guided by our values: care, appreciation and inspire.

Benefits and More

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for challenge and progression within the NCA. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing to support work–life balance.

How to read more

Candidate Information Pack and the Job Description and Person Specification are available under the supporting documents heading. For more information about the advertised role and working at the Northern Care Alliance, please read the Candidate Information Pack or visit our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025