Job Summary
As part of a busy but friendly team, you would be responsible for making a range of aseptically prepared products using needles and syringes within a clean room environment. Working under supervision you will prepare products for patient administration.
You will rotate through other areas within the service e.g. stores, assembly etc. therefore you need to be methodical, accurate, able to strictly follow procedures and have an eye for detail.
No experience is necessary, as an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services will be provided. This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of training and qualification.
Candidates with suitable experience may apply for the Band 3 position.
Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday including bank holidays on a rotational basis.
IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification contained in the job description will not be invited for interview.
Main duties of the job
To aseptically prepare products for patient administration. You will wear clean room clothing and be trained to work following strict clean room behaviours.
You will assemble trays containing consumables and ingredients for 1st stage checks, therefore must be able to document information clearly and accurately.
You will perform transfer sanitisation using isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectants and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas or work on a regular 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.
As a large NHS trust 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. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-DPG-CS200-25
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
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
- 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ or QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including by telephone
- Numerical accuracy
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
- Evidence of team working capabilities
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
- Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
Essential
Skills & Abilities
- Numerical accuracy
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
- Willingness to undertake flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Self-reliant
Person Specification
Essential
- Numerical accuracy
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
- Willingness to undertake flexible working patterns
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Self-reliant
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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