Pharmacy Dispenser | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bury is seeking a Pharmacy Dispenser to support pharmacy teams at local hospitals. You will dispense and label medicines, greet patients, and maintain service excellence. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and will study for an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well-being activities

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Must study for and obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label a wide range of medicines accurately under pressure.
• Work at both Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.
• Greet patients at the pharmacy reception, receive and issue prescriptions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Patient-focused service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Pharmacy Dispenser | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Posted: 17 November 2025  Salary: £24,465 - £26,598 per annum  Hours: Full time  Closing date: 25 December 2025  Location: Bury, BL9 7TD  Job type: Permanent  Reference: 7609051/236-DPG-CS415-25-PS

Summary

Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience. Pharmacy Dispenser required to support technical pharmacy teams at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary Hospital. The role involves dispensing and labelling medicines for in‑patients, out‑patients and discharges, working at ward level as part of a discharge team and greeting patients at the pharmacy reception.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and label a wide range of medicines with accuracy and speed under pressure.
• Work at both Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary Hospital.
• Greet patients at the pharmacy reception, receive and issue prescriptions.
• Participate in extended hours, including late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
• Maintain high standards of patient‑focused service and record keeping.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous pharmacy experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Must study for and obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services; a Level 4 qualification may require self‑funding.
• NVQ2 and relevant experience will lead to band 3 appointment.
• Good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner.
• Committed to delivering high standards in a patient‑focused service.

Benefits & Equality

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We do not sponsor for immigration purposes. In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme, we value diversity across ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion and more.

The role offers competitive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and well‑being activities.

Contact

Apply before 25 December 2025. This advert closes on Monday 1 December 2025.

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