Pharmacy Production Officer-Technical Services

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  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.Pharmacy Production Officer, Technical Services Band 4/5 depending on experience.Full time - equating to 37.5 hours per week. Part time will be considered.We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our well-established team in Technical Services as a Pharmacy Production Officer. The MHRA licenced 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy, and pre-pack (over labelling and re-packaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.Main duties of the jobAs part of our manufacturing team you will be expected to prepare products, including systemic anti-cancer therapies and intravenous nutrition. This will involve working in a controlled environment and wearing protective garments and shoes. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures and have good manual dexterity. Following in-house training the post holder will undertake in-process, pre-process and final release of products.To achieve this you will need excellent organisational, communication and computer skills with a high degree of attention to detail and you will need to be able to work effectively with the existing team.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5SalaryDepending on experience per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number205-7206072-CJob locationsRoyal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke-on-TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the JD/PD for full details on this post.To arrange an informal visit or more information about the post ,please contact the hiring manager Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the JD/PD for full details on this post.To arrange an informal visit or more information about the post ,please contact the hiring managerPerson SpecificationEssential QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science OR an undergraduate degree in chemistry OR biological sciences
  • Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
  • Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
  • Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice and ICH
Knowledge, Skills, Training and ExperienceEssential
  • For Band 5: Extensive recent experience of working in hospital or industry pharmaceutical aseptic services with associated training.
  • A Band 4 position may be offered to applicants with little or no experience and robust objectives would be set to be achieved to progress to Band 5 level (target within 2 years)
  • Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
  • Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice including current initiatives relating to technical services
  • Must be able to adhere to standard operating procedures and UHNM policies
  • Understanding of GMP
Person SpecificationEssential QualificationsEssential
  • NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science OR an undergraduate degree in chemistry OR biological sciences
  • Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
  • Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
  • Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice and ICH
Knowledge, Skills, Training and ExperienceEssential
  • For Band 5: Extensive recent experience of working in hospital or industry pharmaceutical aseptic services with associated training.
  • A Band 4 position may be offered to applicants with little or no experience and robust objectives would be set to be achieved to progress to Band 5 level (target within 2 years)
  • Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
  • Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice including current initiatives relating to technical services
  • Must be able to adhere to standard operating procedures and UHNM policies
  • Understanding of GMP

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