• Job Description

  Req#: C9209-25-0263?language=en&page=378&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our team at East Cheshire NHS Trust Pharmacy Department.

  This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Assistant Technical Officers within the pharmacy stores 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.

  Full training will be provided in all areas along with working towards an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification.

  Hours per week: 37.5

  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 with the opportunity to progress.

  The main duties of this varied and interesting role are:

  • Ward Services Role - Stock top ups, medication returns
  • Distribution Role - Processing orders and to-follows, picking orders using the pharmacy robot and packing orders for wards, customers (under an MHRA license), temperature monitoring, bulk fluids
  • Goods Receipt Role - Signing for and booking in goods, dealing with incorrect delivered goods, trouble shooting pharmacy robot, loading the robot
  • Reception Role (providing cover) - Greeting patients and staff, booking in prescriptions, filing prescriptions

  For further details on the duties for this role please see attached job description.

  About us

  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.

  COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

  Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  209-A-25-7147590

  Job locations

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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 www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).

  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.

  Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Job description

  Job 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 www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk 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).

  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.

  Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) level (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English at level C or above

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of the Healthcare setting
  • Knowledge or work-based procedures

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of pharmacy practice
  • Hospital Pharmacy understanding

  Skills

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working with computers to process accurate information

  Desirable

  • Community Pharmacy Experience
  • Hospital Pharmacy experience

  Other Role Requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) level (or equivalent qualification) including Maths and English at level C or above

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Understanding of the Healthcare setting
  • Knowledge or work-based procedures

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of pharmacy practice
  • Hospital Pharmacy understanding

  Skills

  Essential

  • Enthusiastic and motivated approach to work
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working with computers to process accurate information

  Desirable

  • Community Pharmacy Experience
  • Hospital Pharmacy experience

  Other Role Requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

  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).

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Macclesfield District

  General Hospital

  Victoria Road, Macclesfield

  SK10 3BL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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