Pharmacy Technician-Preparative Services (12 Month Fixed Term)

The Dudley Group Nhs Foundation Trust; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician to join the Aseptic Services team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will be registered with the GPhC and bring recent hospital experience, supporting aseptic preparation, dispensing and checking of products to ensure patient safety.

You will work within Preparative Services, supporting Medicines Management for Oncology Day Case Unit, with a focus on quality, documentation and training across shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent or BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Continued professional development (CPD) commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of pharmacy staff while observing GMP.
• Aseptic manufacturing and preparation in sterile conditions.
• Prepare documentation for aseptic processing and regulatory compliance.
• Address queries and scheduling issues from hospital staff and patients.
• Final accuracy checking within Aseptic Services (ACT).
• Stock management for aseptic supplies to maintain service continuity.
• Contribute to quality management systems within the Aseptic Unit.
• Support Medicines Management Services for Oncology Day Case Unit and Georgina Ward.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Time management

Safety focus

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our busy and friendly Pharmacy Aseptic Services team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with recent hospital pharmacy experience and a proven commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

The post is predominantly based within Preparative Services and involves the preparation, dispensing and checking of aseptic products, including systemic anti-cancer therapy and total parenteral nutrition, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice. The role also supports the Medicines Management Service provided to the Oncology Day Case Unit and Georgina Ward.

You will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting service delivery, training colleagues and maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety. Experience in aseptic services and current aseptic validation are essential.

Working hours are 37.5 hours per week on a rotational basis between 7.30am and 5.20pm, Monday to Friday, with participation in late night, weekend and bank holiday rotas.

For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Adele Forrest, Principal Technician - Aseptic Services on 01384 244031 or via email at [e-mail].

Main duties of the job

• Supervision and Training: Support the supervision and daily training of other pharmacy staff, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery while observing good manufacturing practice.
• Aseptic Manufacturing and Preparation: Undertake aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Documentation Preparation: Prepare all necessary documentation for aseptic processing, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Handling Queries and Complex Issues: Address queries and resolve complex issues related to appointment schedules and prescribing treatments from hospital staff and patients, ensuring clear communication and efficient service.
• Accredited Checking Technician: Undertake final accuracy checking within Aseptic Services (ACT). If not already, work towards or becoming a /or obtain a Pre and In-process checking qualification for aseptic services.
• Stock Management: Perform stock management duties, ensuring efficient use and replenishment of aseptic supplies to maintain service continuity.
• Quality Management: Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of quality management systems within the Aseptic Unit.
• Medicines Management Service: Support the provision of Medicines Management Services to the Oncology Day Case Unit and Georgina Ward, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines for patients.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 253-1026-8340380

Job locations: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications and experience

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
• Validated operator in Aseptic Services
• Has an understanding of the role and its application to patient care
• Has an understanding of clinical governance, safety and risk management and its application to patient care
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Recent qualification experience in hospital pharmacy, evidenced by a competency-based assessment.
• IT literate including word processing, power point, email, Microsoft Teams and use of the internet.
• Experience in supporting changes and designing of services
• Able to input, analyse and present data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team, contribute to team decisions and meetings.
• Excellent organisation skills, manages time effectively working within deadlines and uses own initiative
• Able to work well to written procedures
• Prepared to identify and undertake own training and development opportunities and lifelong learning
• Ability to work alone and make decisions within agreed parameters and appropriate referral / escalation as necessary
• Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.
• Able to commute between places of work
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

Desirable

• Experience providing Medicines Management Service
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Pre and In-Process Checking (PIP-C) qualification
• Experience with an electronic prescribing system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Russells Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Dudley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Services, Adele Forrest, [e-mail], 01384244031

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