Pharmacy Services Assistant – Dispensing & Ward Stock

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and well‑be

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham offers a developmental post at band 2 in the pharmacy department. The role supports Pharmacists and Technical Staff to ensure a safe and effective pharmaceutical service across the trust.

The apprenticeship route is available for eligible candidates meeting the Department for Education criteria; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services is part of progression. Flexible working and annual leave benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Reception duties within the department.
• Receipt and storage of medications.
• Provide a ward stock topping up service to wards and departments.
• Dispensing pharmaceutical products.
• Contribute to 7 day service, Bank Holidays and Late Night Rotas.
• Undertake NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a safe and effective pharmaceutical service.
• Carry out reception duties within the department.
• Receive and store medications.
• Support 7-day service, bank holidays and late-night rotas.

Skills

Reception duties

Storage of medications

Ward stock topping up

Dispensing pharmaceutical products

7-day service support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham offers a developmental post at band 2 in the pharmacy department. The role supports Pharmacists and Technical Staff to ensure a safe and effective pharmaceutical service across the trust.

The apprenticeship route is available for eligible candidates meeting the Department for Education criteria; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services is part of progression. Flexible working and annual leave benefits apply.