Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a pharmacy technician to join its aseptic unit. The role involves coordinating daily activities, preparing aseptically prepared products, and ensuring accuracy in dispensing. Candidates should be registered with the GPhC and have at least one year of post-qualification experience. Competitive pay scheme and the opportunity for professional development are included.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Confidential advice and support from the Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience of at least one year.
• Registered or in a position to register with the GPhC.
• Experience or willingness for checking accreditation status.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities in the aseptic unit.
• Prepare aseptically prepared products and oversee their environmental monitoring.
• Perform accuracy checks of dispensed products.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to prioritize staff

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and committed pharmacy technician to join our friendly and dedicated team of staff working in the aseptic unit at York.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake team leader duties which involve the supervision & co‑ordination of the daily workload. This will require exceptional organisational skills and the ability to direct and supervise staff. You will also need enhanced communication skills as the role involves communicating with both customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth and efficient service.

Experience of working in an aseptic or manufacturing environment would be beneficial but is not a requirement.

The role will either be a band 4 or 5 depending on experience.

You will be registered with the GPhC (or in a position to do so) and must have prior experience of working in a hospital aseptic facility. Pre and In Process checking accreditation status is essential for the role; you should have this or be willing to working towards checking accreditation status.

Main duties

• Co‑ordination of day to day activities.
• Preparation of aseptically prepared products.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Dispensing of outsourced parenteral products.
• Undertaking pre-process checking of assembled trays.
• In‑process checking during preparation.
• Accuracy checking of dispensed Ready to Administer (RtA) products.
• Generating worksheets for aseptically prepared products.

About us

For further information about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Key details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 4 – 5 (depending on experience)

Salary: depending on experience per annum (Band 4 to 5)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 419‑7517683‑PT‑PY

Job locations: York Hospital, Wiggington Road, York, YO31 8HE

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person specification – Education

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Person specification – Desirable education

• QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post

Person specification – Experience

• At least one year, post‑qualification experience.

Person specification – Skills

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Audit of practice and/or of the impact of a change in the way the service is delivered
• Problem solving
• Participated in the implementation of changes in service, products and/or systems
• Able to use own judgement to prioritise staff
• Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Person specification – Desirable skills

• Experience in objectives setting for a team

Person specification – Personal attributes

• Flexible to changing work routines and demands
• Ability to work as part of a team and develop team working within the section
• Ability to demonstrate motivation for applying for a post in this organisation

Person specification – Values

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kindness, Openness, Pursue Excellence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Hospital

Wiggington Road

York

YO31 8HE

Website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)