Aseptic Services Technician

Transformation Unit; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transformation Unit in Oldham is seeking a motivated GPhC-registered pharmacy technician to join the Aseptic Services Team. Band 4/5 with training and progression opportunities, flexible hours, and a 37.5-hour week on rotation. Band 5 experience in aseptic services and GMP is valued.

The post sits within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and dedication to patient care, with on-call weekends and bank holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration or eligibility required.
• Band 4: training provided; progression to Band 5 after competencies.
• Band 5: experience in Aseptic Technical Services and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aseptic pharmaceutical duties mainly in the aseptic service. Ensure efficient pharmaceutical service to meet objectives.
• Organise safe production of aseptically prepared products; supervise a team and train staff to ensure GMP compliance.
• Support day-to-day running of the Aseptic Services Unit and contribute to delivering high-quality care.

Skills

GPhC registration

Hospital experience

Aseptic services

GMP knowledge

Teamwork

Education

BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services & NVQ3

Job description

Main area Aseptic Technical Services Grade Band 4/5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (weekend on call on rotation, bank holidays required on rotation) Job ref 236-CSS-P382-26-A

Employer Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Oldham Hospital Town Oldham Salary £28,392 - £39,043 Per Annum Band 5 position is dependant upon experience see JD Salary period Yearly Closing 29/11/2026 23:59

Band 4/5

Job overview

We are seeking a motivated band 4 or 5 GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services Team

If you are accurate, methodical, technically minded and interested in a career where you never stop learning or developing this may just be for you.

Band 4 applicants : This is an exciting opportunity to provide the right candidate career progression through a conversion process to Band 5 after full training and successful completion of competencies.

• Band 4 applicants do not need aseptic experience as full training will be provided but must be qualified with the GPhC.

Band 5 applicants:

• Band 5 applicants must possess substantial experience in Aseptic Technical Services and have excellent knowledge of GMP.

The part you play

• You will be a team player who is highly motivated and organised.
• You will be patient focused and have proven team working abilities.
• You will be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for your team and patients.

Main duties of the job

Band 4

To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties mainly in the aseptic service of the pharmacy service. To provide an efficient and comprehensive Pharmaceutical Service to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Specific duties, where indicated will be carried out under the supervision of senior colleagues.

Band 5

Responsible for assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit Cytotoxic, PN and CIVA Service.

To organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products. Supervising a team whilst ensuring GMP, COSHH and local and trust procedures are adhered to. Team Leading and training of staff including observations to provide evidence of GMP compliance.

Working for our organisation

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

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 working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person specification

Registration

• Registered or eligible to register with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Science Council

Skills

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Awareness of the duties involved in the post
• A basic working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
• Previous experience in Aseptic Services/Technical Services
• A good working knowledge of current aseptic standards.

Qualification

• BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services. Or the recognised equivalent to the above

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.

We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.

For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.

If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Carla Hickey

Job title Senior Technician Aseptic Services

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 0161 627 8949

Additional information

Dylan Fitzsimmons

Senior Technician Aseptic Services

[e-mail]

0161 627 8949

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