East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Technician Aseptic Services (cancer services)

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual to join the Pharmacy Aseptics team at East Sussex Healthcare Trust. Working alongside fellow Support Workers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists you will play an integral part in the supply of high-risk injectable medicines to the infusion suite and chemotherapy Day Units.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to achieving our Team Vision, 'Providing Quality Aseptic Services to Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care' and to do this you will need to be a good team player and have a real desire to improve patient experience.

An NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services is essential as well as an accredited checking qualification.

We have a long-standing well-established team working within the pharmacy department, spread between the two main hospital sites.

We hold regular meetings to ensure all staff are up to date with any changes in practice and to establish the essential link between the two sites.

Improving working lives and staff wellbeing very important to us.

This is a part time position and there is some flexibility in the working hours which can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in the provision of aseptic dispensing in the Pharmacy Technical Service Unit to:

  • Supervises other staff within the aseptic process
  • Manages the training and validation of staff
  • Releases high risk medications to point of administration
  • Liaise with other healthcare professionals.
  • Use of computer systems to supply and release high risk injectable medicines

To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

  • Report all accidents, incidents and near misses.
  • Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department, following COSHH regulations.
  • Attendance of all mandatory training.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LC13525

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacy Technician BTEC or equivalent
  • ACPT accreditation or working towards
  • Accreditation (or working towards) Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Evidence of continued professional develop to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Risk assessment training
  • Practise supervisor training

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years as a qualified technician or equivalent Aseptic experience
  • Experience of supervising colleagues
  • Knowledge of QC auditing Aseptics
  • Basic pharmaceutical knowledge and experience on actions and uses of medicines

Desirable

  • Experience of chemotherapy/Aseptics
  • Experience of Electronic Prescribing systems
  • An interest in Oncology

Skills/knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Good written and oral skills - good communicator
  • Demonstrates ability to work as a team
  • Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacy Technician BTEC or equivalent
  • ACPT accreditation or working towards
  • Accreditation (or working towards) Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • Evidence of continued professional develop to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

Desirable

  • Risk assessment training
  • Practise supervisor training

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years as a qualified technician or equivalent Aseptic experience
  • Experience of supervising colleagues
  • Knowledge of QC auditing Aseptics
  • Basic pharmaceutical knowledge and experience on actions and uses of medicines

Desirable

  • Experience of chemotherapy/Aseptics
  • Experience of Electronic Prescribing systems
  • An interest in Oncology

Skills/knowledge/Abilities

Essential

  • Good written and oral skills - good communicator
  • Demonstrates ability to work as a team
  • Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Technician Cancer Services

Rebecca Carr

becka.carr@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LC13525

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)