Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential Qualifications
4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science
- Essential Qualifications
Willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services if not already achieved
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
IT skills
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Team working
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Experience of stock control
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Ability to communicate with a range of people
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential Qualifications
A Levels / Degree level education in science related field
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
At least 1 years’ previous experience in a similar role
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Experience of good manufacturing practice
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Preparation of aseptic products
Job overview
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Production
Pharmacy Technical Services.
Full Time –equating to 37.5 hours per week, part time will be considered
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services.
The MHRA licenced ‘Specials’ pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated senior assistant technical officer to work with our team in technical services.
The successful person will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. This will involve working in a controlled environment and wearing protective garments and shoes. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures and have good manual dexterity.
In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing “Specials” Licence in regard to all compounding and manufacturing processes.
The employee will be supported with external and internal training in pharmacy services and associated technical activities where required.
This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification or contact the Hiring Manager
Rosie Pyszky
Rosie Pyszky, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Training and Education Technical Services, 01782 674579
rosanna.pyszky@uhnm.nhs.uk
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Senior Assistant Technical Officer with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Technical services technician role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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