Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 209-A-26-8326531
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Assistant Technical Officer
NHS AfC: Band 3
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**Subject to job matching**
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our team at East Cheshire Pharmacy Department
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Assistant Technical Officers within the Pharmacy department. You will provide safe, timely, appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff and assist in the distribution of medicines to the hospital wards and clinics throughout the Trust.
Please note that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.
Applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK without requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
This post is Permanent
Hours per week: 30
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients at East Cheshire NHS Trust through the provision of a safe, efficient and effective dispensary and distribution service.
This will include:
Providing a ward stock top up service - issuing, picking, checking and packing medicine orders.
Pharmacy reception cover.
Dispensary cover.
Coordinating the stores team and workload to help to ensure an efficient service.
Working under our Wholesaler Dealer License to provide stock services to external customers.
Goods receipt* - checking orders, receiving goods on system and putting on shelf/in robot. Reporting and investigating discrepancies.
Bulk fluid picking and packing.*
*Please note this requires a high level of manual handing and the role is physically demanding. You must consider whether you will be suitable for this type of role before applying.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English at level C or above.
- NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or currently working towards
Desirable criteria
- Buttercups Pharmacy Support worker qualification or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Pharmacy practice.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding within a hospital Pharmacy setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Self motivated
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years working in a Pharmacy or in another area where relevant experience/learning has been gained
Desirable criteria
- Previous Hospital Pharmacy experience
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
Further Information
Essential criteria
- Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the person specification for further role requirements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Brookes
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 663043
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