Pharmacy Dispenser

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacy Dispenser to support and enhance technical teams at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The role involves dispensing medicines, working closely with patients and pharmacy staff, and requires NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Join us for a fulfilling career with competitive benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates will be required to study for NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label a wide range of medicines.
• Work at ward level as part of a discharge team.
• Greet patients and staff at the pharmacy reception.

Skills

Patient-focused service

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Dispenser to support and enhance our technical teams based at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label a wide range of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and discharges, working at ward level as part of a discharge team, and greet patients and staff at the pharmacy reception.
• Contribute to a patient-focused service by working accurately and quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications and requirements

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (mandatory qualification for this post).
• Full training provided; you will be required to study for and gain the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Candidates with the NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services and the relevant pharmacy experience will be appointed to the Band 3 post.
• Mandatory apprenticeship funding to apply for this role.
• There is a requirement to participate in extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
• Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience.

About the employer

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.

Benefits

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 move 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.