Pharmacy Technician - Cancer & Aseptics (Band 4 - 5 Progression)

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Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Milton Keynes is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join their Cancer & Aseptic Services Department. This role involves preparing medications, training staff, and maintaining quality standards. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and current registration with the GPhC. The organization offers flexible working, free parking, and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with current GPhC registration.
• Experience in an aseptic pharmacy environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with co-ordinating staffing for the Aseptic Service.
• Prepare products within aseptic facilities to ensure quality.
• Involved in stock control and ordering of materials.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Science Manufacturing Technician qualification at level 3

Job description

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Pharmacy Technician - Cancer & Aseptics (Band 4 to 5 Progression)

Department: Pharmacy

Band 4-5 £27,485 - £37,796 per annum

Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technician to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at MKUH.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our team. We have an engaged workforce who foster an excellent quality and open culture, and were recently recognised as the MKUH Trust Team of the Year for 2025.

We are looking for individuals ready to start or continue their careers in a pharmacy aseptic unit environment, where the post holder will assist in the supervision and training of staff, and dispense, compound and source cytotoxic products for cancer patients.

To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician. Alternatively, you may hold a Science Manufacturing Technician qualification at level 3, and be registered as an RSciTech with the Science Council. This post is open to all registered Technicians both newly qualified and experienced, wishing to work in an NHS pharmacy aseptic unit.

If you think you would like to know more about the post, please contact Amit Mistry – Quality Assurance Lead, at [e-mail]

Interview date: 22.08.2025
• Responsible for assisting the Senior Technicians with co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
• To be aware and follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance at all times, to ensure the quality of products provided to patients.
• To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities, dispense medications for patients, and maintain high environmental standards and levels of accuracy.

"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"

"With high scores inTeam WorkingandLine Management,our teams collaborate, communicate and care for one another - because we know we're stronger together"(NHS Staff Survey 2024).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Trust responsibilities:
• The day-to-day management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines.

Professional responsibilities:
• Be a qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.

Education & training:
• To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.

Operational responsibilities:
• To assist in the safe and effective management of the Pharmacy Department Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards ensuring statutory obligations are met by all staff.

Financial & resource management:
• To be involved in the stock control and ordering of materials used in the aseptic department using computerised stock control

Miscellaneous:
• To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.

Band 5 duties & responsibilities:
• Competently act as the Aseptic Co-ordinator for all aseptic and non-aseptic work

Please refer to the Job Description for further details



MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025