Band 4/5
Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4/5 Contract Permanent: Weekend and late night working Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (late night and weekend working) Job ref 236-CSS-P154-26-B
Site The Royal Oldham Hospital Town Oldham Salary £28,392 - £39,043 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technicians, with good communication and teamwork skills to carry out medicines management roles on wards and departments within The Royal Oldham Hospital. If you are able to work under pressure, and keen to develop yourself, we would like to hear from you. We are keen to develop these new roles whilst supporting their training and progression.
You will need excellent organisational skills and be able to work accurately and quickly 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.
If you do not have the required experience / qualifications to meet the Band 5 position , you will be appointed to Band 4 Pharmacy Technician, and be supported to achieve the qualifications and experience required to progress to a Band 5 post. There will be a requirement to participate in a 7 day working pattern this will include working extended hours, late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience in all areas of ward-based medicines management as well as dispensary services, clinical trials and mentoring other staff.
You will have the opportunity once trained to work as part of a clinical technical service team which will involve recording patient medication history and processing discharges at ward and dispensary level.
Working for our organisation
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 collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC Professional Development certificate in Dispensing Technician Checking
Experience
- Proven qualified hospital or community pharmacy experience
Knowledge
- Basic working knowledge of Pharmacy practice
Communication
Knowledge
- Awareness of the duties of this post
Skills
- Good teamwork skills
Skills
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at resourcingnca@nca.nhs.uk
Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Carly Bullough Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address Carly.bullough@nca.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 627 8961 Additional information
Aidan Magee - Stock control systems manager
0161 656 1075
Aidan.magee@nca.nhs.uk
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Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician in Oldham employer: Northern Care Alliance
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where compassion and teamwork are at the forefront of patient care. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Located in a vibrant community, the Trust fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to work for those dedicated to healthcare.
