Pharmacy Technician - Cancer & Aseptics (Band 4 - 5 Progression)

Job overview

Pharmacy Technician - Cancer & Aseptics (Band 4 to 5 Progression)

Department: Pharmacy

Band 4-5: £26,530 - £36,483 per annum

Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

A unique & exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at MKUH. We have an engaged workforce who foster an excellent quality & open culture.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at MKUH that is continually progressing & growing.

You will assist in the supervision, training, compounding and support in the preparation of cytotoxic products. To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services & hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.

If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional & personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified & experienced who would like to start on a career in hospital pharmacy. If you think you would be the right person for this challenge, please contact Amit Mistry – Aseptic Services Manager at 01908 995709 or [email protected]

Interview date: 16.07.2025

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for assisting the Senior Technicians with co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
• To be aware and always follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.
• To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Trust responsibilities:

• The day-to-day management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines.

Professional responsibilities:

• Be a qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.

Education & training:

• To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.

Operational responsibilities:

• To assist in the safe and effective management of the Pharmacy Department Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards ensuring statutory obligations are met by all staff.

Financial & resource management:

• To be involved in the stock control and ordering of materials used in the aseptic department using computerised stock control

Miscellaneous:

• To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.

Band 5 duties & responsibilities:

• Competently act as the Aseptic Co-ordinator for all aseptic and non-aseptic work

• Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.  We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing  employment  with  the  Trust,  all  employees  (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are  subject  to  a probationary period lasting  a  period  of  six  months  with  an  option  to extend  for  a  further  six  months  to  a total of  12 months.