Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust to
join the Pharmacy Department at Pinderfields General Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting
the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services by undertaking a wide
range of technical duties within the Pharmacy Department, with a primary focus
on Aseptic Services. You will manage the preparation of sterile medicines in
accordance with regulatory and quality standards, contribute to the safe and
effective supply of medicines, and support inclusion on the Trust Intrathecal
Register. You will work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues and
multidisciplinary teams to ensure an efficient pharmaceutical service is
provided to patients, wards, departments, and external healthcare organisations
while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
Main duties of the job
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be
responsible for maintaining high professional standards and representing the
Trust positively through your conduct, appearance, and approach to your role.
You will support a respectful and inclusive working environment by building
courteous relationships with colleagues and treating everyone with fairness,
dignity, and respect. You will ensure patient privacy, confidentiality, and
individual needs are always considered while carrying out your duties,
demonstrating behaviours that align with Trust values and promote public
confidence in the service.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
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Job description
Job responsibilities
TO carry out complex technical pharmacy processes with a high level of
accuracy, including detailed calculations, documentation checks, and quality
assurance activities to support safe preparation workflows.
TO maintain required specialist competencies for
aseptic practice, supporting compliance with validation standards, controlled
environment procedures, and safe handling requirements for specialist
medicines.
TO process medication requests and prescriptions
accurately, maintaining complete records, supporting stock control processes,
and ensuring medicines information is recorded through appropriate systems.
TO undertake specialist dispensing activities
involving clinical trials, unlicensed medicines, chemotherapy-related products,
and emergency supplies while adhering to defined procedures and documentation
requirements.
TO contribute to workforce development by
assisting with the training, guidance, and supervision of pharmacy staff,
students, and colleagues while maintaining continued professional learning.
TO support the effective running of pharmacy services by identifying
opportunities for improvement, using resources responsibly, complying with
safety requirements, and contributing to risk reduction activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TO carry out complex technical pharmacy processes with a high level of
accuracy, including detailed calculations, documentation checks, and quality
assurance activities to support safe preparation workflows.
TO maintain required specialist competencies for
aseptic practice, supporting compliance with validation standards, controlled
environment procedures, and safe handling requirements for specialist
medicines.
TO process medication requests and prescriptions
accurately, maintaining complete records, supporting stock control processes,
and ensuring medicines information is recorded through appropriate systems.
TO undertake specialist dispensing activities
involving clinical trials, unlicensed medicines, chemotherapy-related products,
and emergency supplies while adhering to defined procedures and documentation
requirements.
TO contribute to workforce development by
assisting with the training, guidance, and supervision of pharmacy staff,
students, and colleagues while maintaining continued professional learning.
TO support the effective running of pharmacy services by identifying
opportunities for improvement, using resources responsibly, complying with
safety requirements, and contributing to risk reduction activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting.
- Experience in aseptic preparation and cytotoxic reconstitution.
- Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and dispensing procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
- Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting.
- Experience in aseptic preparation and cytotoxic reconstitution.
- Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and dispensing procedures.
- Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
