# Senior Pharmacy Technician - Technical Services

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Bristol NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** North Bristol NHS Trust
- **Town:** Bristol
- **Region:** South West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Pharmacy technician
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-07T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-23T12:13:05.353Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/North_Bristol_NHS_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8053070
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8053070?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.nbt.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

North Bristol NHS Trust are looking to appoint a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with extensive knowledge of Aseptic preparation, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate others. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic technician to become part of a dynamic and forward thinking team delivering a high level service to an expanding and developing establishment.

Recent accreditation of Pre- and In- process checking is preferred, but training can be offered. You must also be willing to take on the Product Approval Accreditation.

### Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the Lead Technician in the application of EU-GMP through the appraisal and development of a robust programme of training to ensure that all staff are compliant with regulatory requirements. You will play an integral role in managing daily workload, the supervision of junior staff, and co-ordination of environmental monitoring with Quality Control You must also be able to show that you have recent experience of working in a similar capacity, have an in-depth knowledge of aseptic preparation, an understanding of the exacting standards of EU-GMP and be able to demonstrate that you enjoy the challenge of training.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description for a full list of duties. This will include:-

Pre and In process checks of complex processes

Day to Day supervision and co-ordination of workload and staff capacity throughout the facility

Development and oversight of Technical training package in line with EU-GMP and QAAPSs

Deputising for Lead Technician as required

## Job Details

North Bristol NHS Trust are looking to appoint a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with extensive knowledge of Aseptic preparation, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate others. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic technician to become part of a dynamic and forward thinking team delivering a high level service to an expanding and developing establishment.

Recent accreditation of Pre- and In- process checking is preferred, but training can be offered. You must also be willing to take on the Product Approval Accreditation.

## Job Description

The successful candidate will assist the Lead Technician in the application of EU-GMP through the appraisal and development of a robust programme of training to ensure that all staff are compliant with regulatory requirements. You will play an integral role in managing daily workload, the supervision of junior staff, and co-ordination of environmental monitoring with Quality Control You must also be able to show that you have recent experience of working in a similar capacity, have an in-depth knowledge of aseptic preparation, an understanding of the exacting standards of EU-GMP and be able to demonstrate that you enjoy the challenge of training.

## Responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description for a full list of duties. This will include:-

Pre and In process checks of complex processes

Day to Day supervision and co-ordination of workload and staff capacity throughout the facility

Development and oversight of Technical training package in line with EU-GMP and QAAPSs

Deputising for Lead Technician as required

## Person Specification

### Education

**Essential**

- NVQ 3 or Equivalent
- Current registration with GPhC
- Completion of PIPC

**Desirable**

- Completion of Product Approval Accreditation

### Work Experience

**Essential**

- Post qualification experience within a UK Hospital Aseptic Unit
- Experience of working with GMP standards
- Management of staff or processes

**Desirable**

- NVQ or equivalent assessor qualification
- Ability to mentor junior staff

### Personal atributes

**Essential**

- Self motivated and logical approach to problem solving
- Adaptable and ability to work flexibly when under pressure
- Ability to prioritise using own initiative

**Desirable**

- Ability to work during normal hours (09:00 to 17:00) and to be flexible surrounding planned maintenance and service requirements

### Skills and Knowledge

**Essential**

- Competent command of the English language
- Ability to communicate efficiently through multiple media

**Desirable**

- Proficient use of windows based software
- Competency to work unsupervised
- Ability to motivate others

## Documents

- [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3004)
- [dbs charges information (pdf, 148.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2398)
- [person spec. band 6 pharmacy technical services (pdf, 192.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342644)
- [job description. band 6. pharmacy technical services (pdf, 496.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342643)

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