Job summary We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician fora Homecare and High Cost DrugsTechnician role. We are keen to develop the roles of our technical staff and to support their training and progression. This is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills in a specialised area of pharmacy in order to expand your knowledge and experience within your pharmacy technician role. Main duties of the job Your role will include assisting in the development, provision, and maintenance of safe, efficient, and professional homecare services at Bury, Rochdale, and Oldham (BRO), part of the Northern Care Alliance, in line with national standards, guidelines, local policy, and procedures. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good communication and teamwork skills. If you are able to work under pressure and keen to develop yourself, we would like to hear from you. As a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional, you must have a BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised qualification and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Possession of the BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Dispensing Technician Checking is preferable. There will be a requirement to participate in extended working hours, including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis. 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. The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 236-DPG-P141-25 Job locations Northern Care Alliance, Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Job description Job 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 Job description Job 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 Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Dispensing Technician Checking Knowledge, training and experience Essential Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy Pharmacy software experience. Desirable Knowledge or experience in Homecare. Awareness of the duties involved in the post. Skills and abilities Essential Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone and email. Ability to prioritise own workload (time management), use initiative and work unsupervised. Steady and dependable but willing to accept change readily. Ability to work under pressure and organisation skills. Microsoft Office Package. Desirable Team leader, leadership, project management skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician BTEC Professional Development Certificate in Dispensing Technician Checking Knowledge, training and experience Essential Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy Pharmacy software experience. Desirable Knowledge or experience in Homecare. Awareness of the duties involved in the post. Skills and abilities Essential Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone and email. Ability to prioritise own workload (time management), use initiative and work unsupervised. Steady and dependable but willing to accept change readily. Ability to work under pressure and organisation skills. Microsoft Office Package. Desirable Team leader, leadership, project management skills. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern Care Alliance, Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)