Aseptic Services Technician

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in Norwich is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Aseptic Services Technician to join their busy team. You will perform essential pre-manufacture checks, generate worksheets, and work closely with other pharmacy staff to produce TPN and cytotoxic drugs. The role requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Science Council, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us and contribute to high-quality patient care while benefiting from flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician or close to qualification.
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy setting is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared.
• Generate worksheets for the aseptic manufacture of products.
• Conduct cleaning and calibration checks in the aseptic unit.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council

Job description

About the Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to a number of external community units. We are a large and very busy department with over 180 members of staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, admin and clerical staff and apprentices. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care.

Department Functions

Functions of the Pharmacy Department include the ordering, receipt and supply of medicines to wards and departments throughout the Trust/external units. This includes dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, community units and supplying ward stocks averaging around 2,500 items a day. Wards and external units are provided a clinical service, with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The pharmacy provides Aseptic Services such as the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other sterile products. We have a Quality Assurance team that works to ensure that our products are prepared and supplied to meet the highest quality standards.

Expansion of Chemotherapy Services

To support an expansion of chemotherapy services at the NNUH we have received new funding for our Aseptics department to enable us to increase capacity.

Role Overview

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Aseptic Services Technician to join our large and busy pharmacy aseptic team. You will either already be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Science Council or be recently qualified/close to qualifying and preparing to register. Please note: if you are close to qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician and are successful in gaining this post with us, you will be required to have completed 2 years’ work experience with your current employer and gain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council before you can start work with us in this post.

Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing technicians are vital members of the pharmacy aseptic team who work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants and with other staff within the Pharmacy and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared
• Generation of worksheets
• Aseptic manufacture of products
• Transfer decontamination and cleaning
• Training of new staff in the unit
• Prepare the aseptic unit and equipment – including calibration checks – for daily working.
• Produce worksheets and labels for cytotoxic drugs using the computerised system (JAC).
• Produce worksheets and labels for TPN/CIVAS using the computerised system (JAC).
• Reconstitute and manufacture TPN/CIVAS and cytotoxic drugs under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technicians in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. Highlight any deviations in practice to Senior Pharmacy Technicians.
• Formulate TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxics preparations using appropriate calculations.
• Ensure that all necessary records are completed, including batch records, equipment log files and cleaning records.
• Participate in the cleaning of the Aseptic Services Unit as required including cleaning of the isolators and other equipment used; and close down the unit at the end of the working day.
• Contribute to good stock control by using JAC programmes for TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxic products.
• Assist with the ordering of drugs and sundries within Aseptic Services.
• Assist the Principal Pharmacist, Aseptic Services and Operations Manager, Aseptic Services in the training of ward and other non-pharmacy staff in the preparation of medicines and techniques used within Aseptic Services and the demonstration of those techniques.

Hospital Overview

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery
• On‑site cafés offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Candidate Profile

You should be dedicated, flexible and able to work in a high pressured, busy and demanding working environment. You will need to be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your skills and knowledge. You will be expected to use a number of computer-based systems and, therefore, will have good IT skills.

Core Values

Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast‑paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential.

Additional Information

Please see the attached job description for full details. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3212, does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026.