Senior Pharmacy Technician - Technical Services (Training)

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support within the Technical Services department. This role offers a clear progression pathway from Band 4 to Band 5, supported by a competency framework. Candidates will assist in clinical trials and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The Trust values care, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in a hospital or aseptic pharmacy.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within the Technical Services department.
• Assist with supervision of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

IT Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services

Accredited Checking Technician qualification

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job summary

B4 to B5 Progression Post

We welcome applications from candidates at B4 who are looking to develop into a B5 role. Progression will be supported through a clear competency framework and achievement of relevant qualifications, with development based on individual progress and readiness.

Criteria for progression from B4 to B5 will be:

• Completion of ACT qualification
• Completion of all operational Technician competencies
• Completion of TSET theory training
• Attendance at Aseptic Dispensing of Medicines Course (or appropriate alternative course)

The purpose of this job is to provide technical support within the Technical Services department of the Pharmacy, assisting with supervision of the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers.

The post holder will undertake duties involved in the provision of the clinical trials service within the pharmacy department, operating within procedures and current legislation governing the management of clinical trials and pharmaceuticals.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description and person specification for a full list of the main duties for this role.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys, including Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward-looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaboration with our partners to deliver high-quality care.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust, and they describe it as a great place to work, blending the busyness of a District General Hospital with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural county like Herefordshire.

We offer a great work-life balance and have a strong tradition of supporting staff to achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman, states: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, develop your career, and reach your potential."

Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time... all the time.

Job details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £26,530 to £36,483 per year, pro-rata. Progression post from B4 to B5.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 229-CS-7175455

Location: Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Job responsibilities

For full role requirements and responsibilities, please view the supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent OR BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy services or a recognized equivalent qualification for registration OR a qualified Scientific Manufacturing Technician
• Current nationally recognized Accredited Checking Technician qualification
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Specialist training in Technical Services (e.g., in-house Technical Pharmacy courses)

Experience (Essential)

• Significant post-registration experience in a hospital or aseptic pharmacy environment demonstrating expertise in pharmaceutical technical procedures
• Experience of manufacturing products aseptically with evidence of aseptic validation
• Experience leading personnel selection, managing teams and individuals

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (Essential)

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to adapt to and manage changing departmental situations and staff accordingly
• IT literacy in Word, PowerPoint, Excel or similar programs; excellent keyboard skills
• Ability to supervise and act as a role model to others

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further details, see NHS Careers website.