Senior Dispensing Technical Officer

Job Summary 37.5 hours per week, worked over 7 days with rest days allocated for weekend working. If you are working within the Pharmacy environment as a Pharmacy Assistant and are looking for the next step on your career path this role will be of interest to you. 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. Main duties of the job: This role will be responsible for supervising, training and supporting all dispensary staff and trainees whilst maximising efficiency and accuracy in the dispensary. To undertake this role you must be able to supervise staff on a day to day basis, work accurately under pressure, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service. You will need knowledge and experience of dispensary systems and hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or 4 GCSE\’s including English and Maths. You will also participate in full dispensary duties. 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 challenge 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. Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack. Details Date posted: 30 September 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 4 Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 236-DPG-CS350-25-PS Job location: The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, OL2 1JH Qualifications You will need knowledge and experience of dispensary systems and hold a level 2 NVQ in Pharmacy Services or 4 GCSE\’s including English and Maths. Essential 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 Desirable Organising daily tasks for the team Training and mentoring staff Skills & Abilities Good organisational and communication skills Numerical accuracy IT skills Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure Ability to work under their 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Employer Details Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Royal Oldham HospitalRochdale RoadOldhamOL2 1JHEmployer\’s websitehttps://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr