Pharmacy Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy staff at multiple locations. The role involves a variety of duties from providing pharmaceutical stock services to dispensing prescriptions. Candidates are expected to have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to study for it. Full training will be provided; experience is not essential. This position is part of a structured rotation between sites and requires adaptability for extended hours.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Level 4 qualification may require self-funding.
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services required if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Provide a ward stock topping up service of pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct reception duties including logging information.
• Receive goods from suppliers.
• Dispense prescriptions.
• Perform housekeeping duties.
• Work accurately and quickly under pressure, delivering high standards in a patient focused environment.
• Communicate effectively with ward staff, pharmacy staff, porters and drivers.
• Participate in extended hours including late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant

30 hours per week

Locations: Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary

Band: Band 2 / 3 depending on qualifications and experience

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support and enhance our teams at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. You will be required to work at both sites as part of a three week structured rotation.

Depending on qualifications and experience you will be appointed to either a band 2 or band 3 position.

Requirement to study for an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services if not already gained at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a ward stock topping up service of pharmaceutical products
• Conduct reception duties including logging information
• Receive goods from suppliers
• Dispense prescriptions
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Work accurately and quickly under pressure, delivering high standards in a patient focused environment
• Communicate effectively with ward staff, pharmacy staff, porters and drivers
• Participate in extended hours including late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience desirable but not essential; full training will be provided
• Level 4 qualification may require self‑funding
• NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services required if not already obtained

Other Information

Role does not meet criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

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.

For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/.

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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025