Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience in day to day management of a pharmacy service
- Experience
Experience in staff management
- Experience
Relevant experience of a hospital pharmacy including relevant specialist pharmacy setting e.g. Clinical trials, Oncology, Aseptics, Purchasing and contract management
- Personal Qualities
Professional, reliable and with an ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Personal Qualities
Adhere to Behavioural standards
- Personal Qualities
Team player
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work alone
- Personal Qualities
Willingness to work designated shift patterns across 7 days in accordance with the needs of the service.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to travel as required
- Personal Qualities
Enthusiasm for work
- Education and qualifications
Recognised Pharmacy technician qualification: Btec level3 in Pharmaceutical services (or equivalent) and/or NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills or equivalent
- Education and qualifications
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Education and qualifications
Accredited checking qualification and registration with North West framework (equiv to NVQ level 4)
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good influencing and teaching skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft word and skills for dispensing and record keeping
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Decision making and prioritising skills with good attention to detail and accuracy
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Ability to plan workload for self and others, set goals, co-ordinate projects and organise services
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Ability to talk to/communicate with patients, carers and healthcare professionals clearly
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Ability to motivate self and others and coach and lead a team
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Good patient counselling skills
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Working knowledge of training requirements for technical/support posts
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Problem solving skills
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience with clinical Audit and data analysis
- Education and qualifications
ACT mentor
- Education and qualifications
GCP accreditation
- Education and qualifications
Assessors Award
- Education and qualifications
Medicines reconciliation training
- Education and qualifications
IQA qualification
- Education and qualifications
CIPS qualification in procurement and supply or equivalent
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Further computing skills e.g. presentations and spreadsheets
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Change management
- Skills, ability and knowledge
Team management
Job overview
We are seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in aseptic services, technical services, or hospital pharmacy. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of aseptic preparation, medicines legislation, quality assurance, governance, and national aseptic standards.
The post holder will provide specialist technical support and leadership within Aseptic Services, promoting safe, efficient, and high-quality aseptic practice. They will contribute to the education, training, supervision, and competency assessment of pharmacy staff, supporting workforce development and maintaining high professional standards.
The role will support quality management systems, validation activities, governance processes, investigations, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), NHS guidance, and regulatory requirements. The post holder will also contribute to service development, continuous improvement, and workforce planning initiatives.
Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, quality assurance teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and timely delivery of aseptic products while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist technical support to ensure the safe and timely preparation of aseptically prepared medicines in accordance with GMP, QA and Trust requirements.
- Undertake technical validation of aseptic worksheets, manufacturing documentation and associated records.
- Support and maintain the aseptic Quality Management System, including audits, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
- Ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, medicines legislation, NHS guidance and local policies.
- Participate in validation, qualification and environmental monitoring activities.
- Provide leadership within the aseptic team and promote a culture of quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
- Support the education, training, supervision and competency assessment of pharmacy staff working within Aseptic Services.
- Assist in the investigation of quality incidents and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor service performance, quality metrics and production activity, contributing to audits and inspections.
- Work collaboratively with pharmacy, quality assurance and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective aseptic service.
- Contribute to service development, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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 Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Aseptic services technician role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: full time. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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