Pharmacy Dispenser

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Oldham Hospital in Oldham is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to support the inpatient pharmacy team. Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience; role involves dispensing and labeling medicines for inpatient and discharge prescriptions.

Candidates with NVQ level 2 are preferred, with training provided. You must be prepared for extended hours on a rotational basis and to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to study for and gain the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Dispenser and label a wide range of medicines for inpatient and discharge prescriptions.
• Support and enhance the Inpatient Pharmacy Department's technical teams.
• Maintain high standards of patient-focused service and communication.
• Work and rotate extended hours including late nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Good communication

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Dispenser

The closing date is 22 October 2026

Job summary

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience - see job description and specification for more details

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

Your role will involve the dispensing and labelling of a wide range of medicines for inpatient and discharges prescriptions within the Inpatient Pharmacy Department.

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, plus you will be required to study for and gain the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

This is a mandatory qualification for this post and therefore you must satisfy apprenticeship funding to apply for this role.

Candidates with the NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services and the relevant pharmacy experience will be appointed to the band 3 post.

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 background or trade union membership.

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

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 challenges 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.

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Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

236-CSS-CS321-26-C

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL2 1JH

United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL2 1JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Rebecca Viney

[e-mail]

01616278969

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

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, plus you will be required to study for and gain the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

This is a mandatory qualification for this post and therefore you must satisfy apprenticeship funding to apply for this role.

Candidates with the NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services and the relevant pharmacy experience will be appointed to the band 3 post.

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

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 challenges 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.

Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience - see job description and specification for more details