Outsourced Pharmacy Quality and Compliance Co-Ordinator
Accepting applications until: 08-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 08-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- ORC
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M13 9WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 0900-1700)
Salary
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Pharmacy Co-Ordinator
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to support the MFT out sourced pharmacy team to ensure external contractors provide a high quality, value for money service.
You will join a large, friendly and innovative team within the pharmacy service and play an important role in maintaining and developing its contribution to the care of hospital patients in their own home.
Advert
The co-ordinator will be a core member of the Homecare and outsourced medicine team and play a major role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the homecare and out-patient pharmacy services. You will facilitate regular meetings and establishing robust communication channels with referrer clinical teams . The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of plans and approaches to promote engagement clinical teams with the Homecare and outsourced pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for those with proven experience coordinating a multi-disciplinary team and strong project management skills looking for a new challenge within an exciting and newly established role. We are looking for someone who is confident in their ability to work collaboratively with a variety of clinical staff and also work on their own initiative. You will need to be able to demonstrate strong inter-personal skills, be organised and possess strong IT skills including proficiency in the use of Microsoft office and databases. Previous experience within pharmacy and knowledge of Homecare is required.
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 for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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.
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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience in relevant field
- Good general education with high levels of literacy, numeric and IT skills (equivalent to A level)
- Business or administration related qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Project management qualification
- IT qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services or specialised knowledge of pharmacy with a willingness to work towards NVQ2 in pharmacy services
- Registered pharmacy Technician
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of project management and delivery
- Experience of co-ordinating a multidisciplinary team
- Experience communicating and working collaboratively with staff at all levels and with external stakeholders
- Experience of training and supporting others
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience of facilitating virtual meetings
- Experience of delivering against internal and external initiatives & supporting change
- Experience of project management within a healthcare setting
- Previous NHS experience communicating with senior clinicians and healthcare professionals
- Experience of working in Hospital pharmacy within the NHS.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma McLaughlin
- Job title
- Pharmacy Technician Homecare Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 701 4345
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