Aseptic Services Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a GPhC registered pharmacy technician for their Aseptic Services Team. This role offers career progression from Band 4 to Band 5, with full training provided for Band 4 applicants. Responsibilities include technical duties in aseptic services and assisting senior technicians. Ideal candidates will be methodical, patient-focused, and able to work under pressure. The trust offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must be GPhC registered.
• Band 5: Substantial experience in Aseptic Technical Services.
• Strong knowledge of GMP required for Band 5 applicants.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pharmaceutical technical duties in the aseptic service.
• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Services Unit.
• Organise safe and efficient production of prepared products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

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 excel under pressure.
• 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.

Band 4 duties

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 duties

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.

About the employer

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

What we offer

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025