Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

Transformation Unit; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax seeks a Band 5 Pharmacy Aseptic Technician to support aseptic dispensing and develop an outstanding patient-focused service. You will work under supervision to ensure compliance with national priorities and local objectives, delivering safe, effective pharmacy services.

The role requires a relevant qualification and registration, a commitment to CPD, and the ability to mentor staff within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in hospital pharmacy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and dosage accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Dispenser and check aseptic prescriptions in the base hospital.
• Mentor staff and provide supervision and training.
• Participate in stock control and medicines budgeting.
• Handle hazardous medicines safely (cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals).
• Process controlled drug orders and prescriptions.

Skills

Dispensing standards

Hospital pharmacy

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

CPD

Audit skills

Calm under pressure

Self-motivated

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy services

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Calderdale Royal Hospital Town Halifax Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/09/2026

NHS AfC: Band 5

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part‑time, job‑share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visithttps://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Job overview

The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.

To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Technician Team Manager to deliver and develop the aseptic dispensing service in accordance with current agreed Trust objectives and nationally agreed NHS priorities, ensuring all practices meet current statutory and legal requirements to ensure best quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

Aseptic Duties

• To undertake the aseptic dispensing process according to SOP's once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved.
• Concentration at all times to minimise the risk of medication errors.
• Working in a busy aseptic unit environment with frequent interruptions.
• A large proportion of the day spent standing or working at a computer.
• Working in an environment handling hazardous compounds such as cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals, industrial ethanol and other cleaning products, and handling sharps
• To be responsible for checking Electronic Medicines Management work list
• To assist Senior Education and Training Pharmacy Technician by mentoring a range of staff
• To carry out the checking of prescriptions and related items, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program and also undergo annual re-assessment of competency of this role in line with the regional framework
• To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources
• You will be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures
• To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section.

Working for our organisation

CHFT is an integrated acute and community Trust serving diverse communities across Calderdale and Kirklees, with strong partnerships across West Yorkshire. We are proud of our One Culture of Care — caring for each other with the same compassion, kindness and respect that we show our patients — and of the values that underpin how we work: we put people first, we go see, we work together to get results, and we do the must dos.

CHFT is recognised as a forward looking, digitally enabled Trust, with a strong track record of using data, innovation and system collaboration to improve quality, safety and outcomes. We are ambitious about the role that acute trusts play in prevention, population health and reducing inequalities, and this post sits at the heart of that agenda.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Dispensary Duties:

To carry out the dispensing and issue of prescriptions in the Pharmacy of the base hospital

To query prescriptions with prescribers, within the capabilities of a Band 5 technician, or when delegated to do so by a pharmacist

To contribute to the efficient use of the drug budget through effective medicines management whilst dispensing and checking prescriptions

To mentor staff through the Controlled Drug training package and rotation

To process controlled drug orders and prescriptions

To competently assess situations, some of which may be of a complex nature and need analysis, and make judgements concerning availability of non-formulary medicines informing the relevant senior member of staff if necessary

Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Good training and supervisory skills
• Calm and professional manner under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self motivated
• Demonstratable commitment to CPD
• Basic audit skills

Qualifications & Training

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Communication & Relationships

• Able to work on own or as part of a team

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on theCheck if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current /most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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.

Name Katie Barritt Job title Pharmacy Aseptic Technician Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01422224147