Senior Assistant Technical Officer

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join Pharmacy Technical Services at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. The role involves setting up and preparing medicines within a MHRA-licensed 'Specials' unit.

We require experience in GMP, aseptic preparation, stock control, and adherence to standard operating procedures in a controlled environment.

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
• Follow standard operating procedures in a controlled environment
• Assist with operation and maintenance of quality systems to ensure MHRA compliance
• Receive external and internal training in pharmacy services as required
• Be part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team

Skills

Standard procedures

Stock control

Communication

Investigation

Liaison with senior staff

Experience in role

Good manufacturing practice

Aseptic preparation

Education

GCSEs including Maths English and Science

A Levels or science degree

NVQ L2 in pharmacy services (towards)

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 22 October 2026

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.

About us

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.

Job 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

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade C/4 or above or equivalent must include Maths, English and Science
• oWillingness 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

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.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust