Senior Dispensing Technical Officer

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Oldham is seeking a Senior Dispensing Technical Officer to supervise and support dispensary staff. The role requires hospital pharmacy experience and qualifications in pharmacy services. Responsibilities include training staff, ensuring effective operations in the dispensary, and maintaining a high standard of service for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising staff in a pharmacy environment.
• Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety legislation.
• Understanding of procurement, distribution and stock control systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and support all dispensary staff.
• Work accurately under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Participate in full dispensary duties.

Skills

Good organisational and communication skills

Numerical accuracy

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure

Ability to work under own initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

4 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C or above)

Job description

Senior Dispensing Technical Officer – Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days with rest days allocated for weekend working.

The closing date is 14 October 2025.

Overview

We are looking for a team member who has experience of supervising staff and working in a hospital or community pharmacy environment that we can develop. The post holder will be involved in the supervision of a team of Dispensing Pharmacy Assistants in the dispensary at The Royal Oldham Hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, train and support all dispensary staff and trainees, whilst maximising efficiency and accuracy in the dispensary.
• Supervise staff on a day to day basis, work accurately under pressure, have a good eye for detail, prioritise workload, meet deadlines and deliver a high standard of patient focused service.
• Participate in full dispensary duties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services, or 4 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade C or above).

Knowledge, training and experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Basic knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety legislation
• Knowledge of Pharmacy services
• Teamworking experience
• Understanding of procurement, distribution and stock control systems
• Previous experience of stock control systems
• Supervisory experience
• Purchasing experience
• Organising daily tasks for the team
• Training and mentoring staff

Skills & abilities

• Good organisational and communication skills
• Numerical accuracy
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Ability to work under own initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.