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Greater Manchester

Pharmacy jobs in Manchester.

Hospital and primary care networks continue to compete for clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, especially where independent prescribing or aseptic experience is needed. Actionus supplies GPhC-registered pharmacy staff for locum, contract and permanent work across hospital, PCN and community settings.

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Hiring in Manchester

What the Manchester market looks like.

Greater Manchester operates one of the largest integrated care systems in England, and its scale means assignments frequently span multiple sites under a single trust. Devolved health and social care commissioning has also pushed a lot of demand into community, discharge and reablement teams rather than acute wards alone.

Major employers in Greater Manchester

  • —Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
  • —The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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Salford · Stockport · Oldham · Bolton · Wigan · Trafford · Rochdale

Typical settings

  • Hospital pharmacy
  • Primary care networks
  • Community pharmacy
  • Aseptic and homecare units

Common specialities

  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Independent prescribing
  • Aseptic services
  • Medicines information
  • Rotational

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Questions

Pharmacy work in Manchester, answered.

What pharmacy jobs are available in Manchester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent pharmacy roles across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area, including hospital pharmacy, primary care networks, community pharmacy. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Manchester?
Major healthcare employers in and around Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a pharmacy professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Manchester?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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