Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare foundation in York is seeking an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The position involves coordinating daily activities in the aseptic unit and ensuring high standards in preparing pharmaceuticals. Candidates must be registered with the GPhC and should ideally have prior experience in hospital aseptic facilities. This is a full-time role offering a salary between £27,485 and £37,796 annually, dependent on experience, with comprehensive staff benefits including NHS pension and generous holiday entitlements.

Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on various providers

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and prior experience of working in a hospital aseptic facility.
• Experience in an aseptic or manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• At least one year of post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate day to day activities in the aseptic unit.
• Prepare aseptically prepared products and dispense outsourced parenteral products.
• Conduct pre-process checking and in-process checking.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Ability to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post

Experience in objectives setting for a team

Audit of practice and/or of the impact of a change

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

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

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Aseptic Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 14 October 2025

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 of the job

• Co-ordination of day to day activities.
• Preparation of aseptically prepared products.
• 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 out Trust, please visit:

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.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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

Experience

• At least one year, post-qualification experience.

Skills

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• 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
• Experience in objectives setting for a team

Personal

• 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

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £37,796 a year per annum (Band 4 to 5 dependant on experience)