Pharmacy Technician – Ward & Community Care & Dispensing

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician to join the team. The role covers ward-based medicines management and community services, with opportunities to develop skills and progress to Band 5.

You will dispense medicines, support clinical staff, and participate in extended hours on a rotational basis, including nights and weekends. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with current registration.
• Willing to participate in extended hours, late nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Experience in ward-based medicines management and community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing duties and ward-based medicines management.
• Record patient medication history and processing discharges.
• Contribute to clinical trials and full dispensary duties as trained.

Skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Technician to join the team. The role covers ward-based medicines management and community services, with opportunities to develop skills and progress to Band 5.

You will dispense medicines, support clinical staff, and participate in extended hours on a rotational basis, including nights and weekends. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.