Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

NHS

  • York
  • £27,485-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed pharmacy technician to join our friendly and dedicated team of staff working in the aseptic unit at York.The successful candidate will be expected to undertake team leader duties which involve the supervision & co-ordination of the daily workload. This will require exceptional organisational skills and the ability to direct and supervise staff. You will also need enhanced communication skills as the role involves communicating with both customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth and efficient service.Experience of working in an aseptic or manufacturing environment would be beneficial but is not a requirement.The role will either be a band 4 or 5 depending on experience.You will be registered with the GPhC (or in a position to do so) and must have prior experience of working in a hospital aseptic facility. Pre and In Process checking accreditation status is essential for the role; you should have this or be willing to working towards checking accreditation status.Main duties of the job
  • Co-ordination of day to day activities.
  • Preparation of aseptically prepared products.
  • Environmental monitoring.
  • Dispensing of outsourced parenteral products.
  • Undertaking pre-process checking of assembled trays.
  • In-process checking during preparation.
  • Accuracy checking of dispensed Ready to Administer (RtA) products.
  • Generating worksheets for aseptically prepared products.
About usFor further information about working for out Trust, please visit:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum (Band 4 to 5 dependant on experience)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number419-270825-APT-PYJob locationsYork HospitalWiggington RoadYorkYO31 8HEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
  • QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post
ExperienceDesirable
  • At least one year, post-qualification experience.
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Audit of practice and/or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered
  • Problem solving
  • Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems
  • Able to use own judgement to prioritise staff
  • Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Desirable
  • Experience in objectives setting for a team
PersonalEssential
  • Flexible to changing work routines and demands
  • Ability to work as part of a team and develop team working within the section
  • Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation
ValuesEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
  • QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post
ExperienceDesirable
  • At least one year, post-qualification experience.
SkillsEssential
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Audit of practice and/or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered
  • Problem solving
  • Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems
  • Able to use own judgement to prioritise staff
  • Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post
Desirable
  • Experience in objectives setting for a team
PersonalEssential
  • Flexible to changing work routines and demands
  • Ability to work as part of a team and develop team working within the section
  • Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation
ValuesEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence

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