Job requirements
Essential
23 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Knowledge
Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
- Experience
knowledge of cancer services
- Experience
Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department
- Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Qualifications
Professional registration with the GPhC
- Personal Attributes
Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Personal Attributes
Ability to work well under pressure
- Personal Attributes
Aware of own limitations / authority
- Personal Attributes
Friendly, professional image
- Personal Attributes
Conscientious
- Personal Attributes
Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
- Language requirement
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Technical Skills Competencies
Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
- Technical Skills Competencies
Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
- Technical Skills Competencies
Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
- Technical Skills Competencies
Neat, numerate
- Other requirements specific to the role
Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Other requirements specific to the role
Prepared to work on a rotational basis
- Other requirements specific to the role
Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
- Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to work as part of a team
- Other requirements specific to the role
Good written and oral communication
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of aseptic working
- Knowledge
Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
- Experience
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience
Experience of using JAC or Mosaiq pharmacy computer system
- Experience
Experience of working in a clean room
- Experience
Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
Job overview
Are you searching for the next step in your pharmacy career? Are you highly motivated and passionate about cancer services?
We’re looking for an experienced registered pharmacy technician 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 .
For this post training will include :
- In-house validation for
- TSET - Aseptic Processing Programme (on-line training)
- Cleanroom supervisor training (PWDS course)
- Pre and in process checking (PWDS course)
This post is starting at band 4 and upon successful completion of the listed training the post holder will progress to band 5.
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. You will also be required to work flexibly.
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, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, 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. Please note that you will be required to work across site.
Interview Date: 26th February 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician - Progressive 4/5 - Aseptic Services with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £27,485 - £37,796 pa/ pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Feb 2026.
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