Aseptic Pharmacy Technician: Dispensing & Checking

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to deliver and develop aseptic dispensing services under supervision. You will ensure compliance with SOPs, support education, mentor staff, and contribute to budget-conscious medicine handling in a busy unit.

The role requires strong attention to detail, CPD commitment, and the ability to work under pressure within a hospital environment, including handling hazardous medicines and participating in

Qualifications

• Demonstratable experience of high level patient focused technical duties in hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy.
• Meticulous attention to detail and workload prioritisation.
• Good training and supervisory skills; calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Dispenser and issue prescriptions in hospital base pharmacy.
• Query prescriptions with prescribers when needed.
• Contribute to medicines management and drug budget efficiency.
• Mentor staff through Controlled Drug training and rotations.
• Process controlled drug orders and prescriptions.
• Assess complex situations and advise senior staff on non-formulary availability.

Skills

High level patient care duties

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Calm under pressure

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

CPD commitment

Computer literacy

Accredited Checking Technician

Education

BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services

General Pharmaceutical Council registration or eligible

Tools

Controlled Drug training package

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to deliver and develop aseptic dispensing services under supervision. You will ensure compliance with SOPs, support education, mentor staff, and contribute to budget-conscious medicine handling in a busy unit.

The role requires strong attention to detail, CPD commitment, and the ability to work under pressure within a hospital environment, including handling hazardous medicines and participating in