Senior Pharmacy Technician - Technical Services

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southmead Hospital Pharmacy, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with extensive aseptic preparation knowledge. You will contribute to a robust EU-GMP training programme and supervise staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Recent accreditation in Pre- and In-process checks is preferred, with training offered. You must be willing to undertake Product Approval Accreditation and support daily operations in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• Current registration with the GPhC is essential.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Technician in applying EU-GMP through training development and staff compliance.
• Manage daily workload, supervise junior staff and coordinate environmental monitoring with QA/QC.
• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of aseptic preparation and GMP standards; contribute to staff training.

Skills

English language proficiency

Windows software proficiency

Multichannel communication

Education

NVQ 3 or Equivalent

GPhC Registration

Evidence of CPD

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job Overview

Southmead Hospital Pharmacy, part of the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are looking to appoint a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician with extensive knowledge of Aseptic preparation,

Excellent Communication Skills And The Ability To Motivate Others.

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic technician to become part of a dynamic and forward thinking team delivering a high level service to an expanding and developing establishment.

Recent accreditation of Pre- and In- process checking is preferred, but training can be offered. You must also be willing to take on the Product Approval Accreditation.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will assist the Lead Technician in the application of EU-GMP through the appraisal and development of a robust programme of training to ensure that all staff are compliant with regulatory requirements.

You will play an integral role in managing daily workload, the supervision of junior staff, and co-ordination of environmental monitoring with Quality Control

You must also be able to show that you have recent experience of working in a similar capacity, have an in-depth knowledge of aseptic preparation, an understanding of the exacting standards of EU-GMP and be able to demonstrate that you enjoy the challenge of training.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust employs over 25,000 staff providing healthcare to over 1 million patients from Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Southmead Hospital is the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description for a full list of duties. This will include:-

Pre and In process checks of complex processes

Day to Day supervision and co-ordination of workload and staff capacity throughout the facility

Development and oversight of Technical training package in line with EU-GMP and QAAPSs

Deputising for Lead Technician as required

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• NVQ 3 or Equivalent
• Current registration with GPhC
• Evidence of C.P.D

Desirable criteria

• Completion of Pre & In-Process Checks (PIPC)
• Completion of Product Approval Accreditation

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Post qualification experience within a UK Hospital Aseptic Unit
• Experience of working with GMP standards
• Management of staff or processes

Desirable criteria

• NVQ or equivalent assessor qualification
• Ability to mentor junior staff
• Experience of audit and quality management

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Competent command of the English language
• Ability to communicate efficiently through multiple media
• Proficient use of windows based software

Desirable criteria

• Competency to work unsupervised
• Training and supervisory skills

Personal atributes

Essential criteria

• Self motivated and logical approach to problem solving
• Adaptable and ability to work flexibly when under pressure
• Ability to prioritise using own initiative

Desirable criteria

• Ability to work during normal hours (09:00 to 17:00) and to be flexible surrounding planned maintenance and service requirements
• Ability to motivate others within the team setting

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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