Senior Assistant Technical Officer

UHNM; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

UHNM's Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent is recruiting Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Production to join the Pharmacy Technical Services team. The post is full time (37.5 hours per week) with part-time and flexible working considered.

The role involves setting up and preparing medicines within the MHRA-licensed Specials unit, working to SOPs, maintaining quality systems and good manufacturing practice, and supporting training.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services if not already achieved.
• A Levels / Degree level education in science related field.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare medicines within Pharmacy Technical Services.
• Work in a controlled environment following SOPs and maintain quality systems.
• Assist with MHRA Manufacturing “Specials” Licence compliance and related processes.

Skills

Communication

Stock control

Good manufacturing practice

Aseptic preparation

Follow SOPs

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

English & Maths GCSEs (4/C grade)

NVQ L2 in pharmacy services (or willingness to work toward)

A Levels or degree in science

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (150 hours over a four week 7 day rota period) Job ref 205-8280637

Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Production

Pharmacy Technical Services.

Full Time –equating to 37.5 hours per week, part time will be considered

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services.

The MHRA licenced ‘Specials’ pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated senior assistant technical officer to work with our team in technical services.

The successful person will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. This will involve working in a controlled environment and wearing protective garments and shoes. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures and have good manual dexterity.

In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing “Specials” Licence in regard to all compounding and manufacturing processes.

The employee will be supported with external and internal training in pharmacy services and associated technical activities where required.

This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person specification or contact the Hiring Manager

Rosie Pyszky, Lead Pharmacy Technician for Training and Education Technical Services, 01782 674579

• 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science
• Willingness to work towards NVQ L2 in pharmacy services if not already achieved
• A Levels / Degree level education in science related field

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Experience of following standard working instructions/procedures
• Experience of stock control
• Ability to communicate with a range of people
• Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate
• Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff
• At least 1 years’ previous experience in a similar role
• Experience of good manufacturing practice
• Preparation of aseptic products

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
• We work with ‘trac.jobs’ to support out recruitment process. If you have any queries regarding this please read this privacy notice.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of your start date to ensure sufficient time for the operational and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

Visa eligibility notice:
The UK Home Office has imposed an emergency brake on specific visa routes.

• Skilled Worker visas cannot currently be issued to Afghan nationals.
• Study visas cannot currently be issued to nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar or Sudan.
  As a result, we are unable to progress applications requiring sponsorship under these routes.

UHNM supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in preparing your supporting statement. However, we reserve the right to reject applications where AI has been used in a misleading manner, for example, by implying experience or understanding that the applicant does not possess or where its use is excessive or unfair. If AI has been used to support your application, you must declare this within your submission.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Rosanna Pyszky Job title Lead Pharmacy Technician for Training & Education Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01782 674579