Production/Pharmacy Technician Higher Level

Job summary

We have the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Registered Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician to join the Pharmacy Technical Service team at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and contribute to the implementation of the Pharmacy Services strategy, striving for excellence to provide the highest standards of care.

The Pharmacy Technical Services team primarily provides aseptic preparation of medicines (including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, adult and neonatal parenteral nutrition preparation) for patients of the Trust. The main duties include preparation of aseptic products for patients, dispensing of outsourced products, stock management, generating worksheets, and liaising with day case units to support the efficient running of the service to patients.

As well as being motivated and enthusiastic, the successful candidate must able to well work under pressure and as part of a team. Previous experience of working in an Aseptic Services Pharmacy environment is desirable.

The closing date for applications will be brought forward if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
• Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.
• Preparation of non-sterile medicinal products for specific patients e.g. suspensions, creams, ointments, powders etc.
• Preparation of sterile medicinal products for specific patients in a laminar flow cabinet / isolator in a controlled clean room environment e.g. parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy treatments.
• The above two duties involve preparation of worksheets, accurate assembly of raw materials, dosage calculations, accurate measurements using balances, graduated measures and syringes. These operations require a high degree of manual dexterity, and competencies will be continually assessed.
• Check components on assembled batch trays for sterile products before processing
• Check labels produced for sterile, non-sterile and re-packaged products, including chemotherapy, before processing or assembly.
• Supervise the re-packaging carried out by Pharmacy Assistants according to standard operating procedures.
• Deputise for the Specialist Technicians in their absence.
• Supervise the work of Pharmacy Technicians, Students and Pharmacy Assistant: maintaining standards of service and ensuring completion of all specified documentation.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details

• Date posted: 04 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 9 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 001317
• Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• The successful candidate must be a registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council/Science Council as a Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician and as such hold a Level 3 Qualification in Pharmacy Services
• Certificate of Accreditation as a Checking Technician
• Significant Post Qualification Experience
• Physically able to perform the duties of the post i.e. working within a Pharmaceutical Isolator and accessing stock from high and low shelving