Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen at North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust for an enthusiastic, flexible, and well-motivated individual to join the pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Assistant. The role is band 2 working 37.5 hours per week (part time hours may be considered) to include weekend and bank holiday working on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the jobThe position is varied and will include receipt and correct storage of drugs, stock control, including stock rotation, stock checks and removal of expired stock. The supply of medicines including ward stock replenishment, inputting of orders onto computer systems and assembly of orders. Receiving and processing telephone calls, delivery of stock to wards. Accurately dispensing prescriptions. Assisting with receipt of prescriptions from clients and patients. Assisting with the input of medicines received.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with a good standard of education. GCSE grade C in Mathematics (or equivalent) is essential and NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills is desirable but can be undertaken on appointment.
The Pharmacy Assistant role is based in the pharmacy stores area of the pharmacy department at Warrington Hospital but may also involve working in the pharmacy dispensary, at Halton Hospital pharmacy or delivering medicines throughout the hospital.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be part of a small pharmacy stores team of around 20 members of staff. The pharmacy stores team is part of the much larger pharmacy team which has around 130 members of staff in various roles which cover both Warrington and Halton Hospital sites.
About usOur mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other.
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn.
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
- Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
- Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application.
DetailsClosing date: 30 October 2026
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 370-ACS2PHA-2333
Job location: Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Receipt and correct storage of drugs.
- Stock control, including stock rotation, stock checks and removal of expired stock according to Trust policy.
- Supply of drugs including ward stock replenishment, inputting of orders onto computer system and assembly of orders from location or pharmacy robot in accordance with documentation.
- Contributing to the management of a safe system for the supply of emergency drug boxes.
- Receiving and processing telephone calls.
- Delivery of stock to wards.
- Accurately dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist.
- Assist in the reception area with receipt of prescriptions from clients and patients in accordance with department policies.
- Ensuring compliance with the Warrington and Halton Hospital Medicines Policy, both through own actions and by re-enforcing the policy with nursing staff.
Person specificationEssential: Mathematics GCSE grade C or equivalent. Have a methodical approach to workload. Able to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
Desirable: NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or to be undertaken upon appointment.
Disclosure and Barring Service checkThis 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.
Contact: Ian Jones, Senior Pharmacy Technician, ian.jones16@nhs.net, 01925662913
Employer: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH), Warrington and Halton Hospitals, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom. Employer website: https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ 