Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 349-CSS-7747206*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester University Foundation Trust - Oxford Rd Campus
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Medicines Management Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic, and ambitious with excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on staff development and organisational change?
We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to support the development of the ward based and dispensary service at Oxford Road Campus.
The role will involve developing a medicines management service to provide high quality, efficient person centered care and drive improvements within Medicines Optimisation. It will also involve working collaboratively in developing key working relationships within a diverse team.
An excellent communicator.
You will be committed to reviewing systems of work, with excellent problem-solving skills, identifying risks, and developing Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that the service is safe and efficient.
If you think you have what it takes please give us a call for an informal chat, we can facilitate departmental walk rounds and can give further information about this exciting role…….so why wait, get in touch today!
Main duties of the job
To provide a safe and effective pharmacy service, carrying out a range of pharmaceutical technical duties that enable the pharmacy team to deliver a high level of pharmaceutical care to patients.
Duties include dispensing medicines in the main dispensary and in the satellite, maintaining individual patients medicines lockers on the wards, dispensing controlled drugs, returning medicines to pharmacy, refilling resus boxes, completing safe and secure medicines audits, general housekeeping. You will be support by a team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
You must hold an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or GPhC approved equivalent qualification to be shortlisted for an interview.
Working for our organisation
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent qualification or course
- GCSE’S or equivalent (C or above) in Maths and English or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Science (dual award) or equivalent grade C or above
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Standard computer software e.g. word, excel
- Knowledge of legislation affecting pharmacy practice
- An understanding of the principles of medicines storage and security
- An understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Pharmacy in a secondary care environment
- Experience of using an automated dispensing process
- Familiar with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working in a pharmacy environment, including: dispensing of all prescription types, receiving medication, maintaining medicines storage locations and stock control experience
- Experience of dealing with members of the public, healthcare professionals, interaction with patients and carers
- Evidence of mentoring other staff
- Experience of training other staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising other staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Marshall
- Job title
- Pharmacy Technician Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0167 701 4337
- Additional information
Alexandra Ackrill
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