Job summary
Are you searching for the next step in your pharmacy career? Are you highly motivated and passionate about cancer services? Are you interested in making a difference to patients cancer journey within UHD, if you would like a change of direction in your learning pathway if so we would consider a band 4 to band 5 progression.
We're looking for an experienced registered pharmacy technician or are you near the end of your training programme and we would be interested in any trainee even if you have no previous hospital or aseptic experience.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Pharmacy Aseptic Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at University Hospitals Dorset .
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
This is an exciting time to join the Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust.
You will be required to work on the earlies/lates, weekends and bank holiday on a rotational format.
For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Senior Aseptic Services Technician. You will work closely with and support the Lead and Deputy Lead Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality led GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines to cancer patients including clinical trials and immunotherapy, in a timely manner to all service users. You will act as a supervisor under the direction of the Deputy Lead Technician in the aseptic suite or its support areas and to line manage and act as a role model for junior members of staff.
As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including:
- Excellent Education and Training
- Development opportunities
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Unsocial Hours Payment
This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
interview date: 26th February 2026
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and development of the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of aseptic services to all patients at UHD.
- Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants in aseptic services
- Line manage and appraise junior members of the team and support the training and development of Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services Technicians and Assistants working within the aseptic unit
- Support the effective use of resources, including medicines, within the aseptic unit to minimise wastage.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and development of the highest standards of patient-focused care in the provision of aseptic services to all patients at UHD.
- Participate in the education and training of pharmacists, technicians & assistants in aseptic services
- Line manage and appraise junior members of the team and support the training and development of Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services Technicians and Assistants working within the aseptic unit
- Support the effective use of resources, including medicines, within the aseptic unit to minimise wastage.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
- Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Pre and In Process Checking
- Accredited Checking Technician ACT/PAAP
Desirable
- TSET
- Internal aseptic training
Experience
Essential
- Worked in pharmacy & aseptics
- Extensive knowledge of aseptics
- Basic management experience
- Good knowledge of hospital cancer service
- Good experience in delivering education and training to a variety of staff
- Good experience of undertaking change with in a pharmacy team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering cancer services
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Neat, accurate, numerate
- Basic I.T. skills
Desirable
- Experience using electronic prescribing
- Knowledge of WellSky/Clinichemo/Mosaiq software
- Familiar with using Quality Management Systems (Qpulse)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
- Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
- Pre and In Process Checking
- Accredited Checking Technician ACT/PAAP
Desirable
- TSET
- Internal aseptic training
Experience
Essential
- Worked in pharmacy & aseptics
- Extensive knowledge of aseptics
- Basic management experience
- Good knowledge of hospital cancer service
- Good experience in delivering education and training to a variety of staff
- Good experience of undertaking change with in a pharmacy team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering cancer services
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Neat, accurate, numerate
- Basic I.T. skills
Desirable
- Experience using electronic prescribing
- Knowledge of WellSky/Clinichemo/Mosaiq software
- Familiar with using Quality Management Systems (Qpulse)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
