30 hours per week
Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary
Band 2 / 3 Depending On Qualifications And Experience
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to support and enhance our teams at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary. You will work at both sites as part of a three‑week structured rotation. Depending on qualifications and experience you will be appointed to either a band 2 or band 3 position. Requirement to study for an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services if not already gained at appointment.
Responsibilities
Your role will include:
* Providing a ward stock topping‑up service of pharmaceutical products
* Reception duties including logging information and receiving goods from suppliers
* Dispensing prescriptions and performing housekeeping duties
* Liaising with ward staff, pharmacy staff, porters and drivers with good communication skills
* Working accurately and quickly under pressure, committed to high standards of patient focus
* Participating in extended hours, including late nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis
Qualifications & Experience
* Essential
* Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post
* Good communication skills
* Basic IT skills
* Steady and dependable, willing to accept change readily
* Co‑operates and gets on well with others
* Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
* Desirable
* NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent (or willingness to self‑fund if holding level 4 qualification)
* GCSE in English and Maths
* Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
* Knowledge of stock control systems
Details
* Date posted: 09 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 236-DPG-CS277-25-B
* Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD
About the Employer
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. 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.
Additional Information
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required. Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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