Aseptic Services Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Texas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a GPhC-registered pharmacy technician to join the Aseptic Services Team in Oldham. The role offers potential progression from Band 4 to Band 5 after training and competencies are completed.

The successful candidate will contribute to aseptic production, maintain GMP standards and support a patient-focused service within the Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience at band 4 or 5 level preferred but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pharmaceutical technical duties in aseptic service.
• Support GMP, COSHH and local procedures under supervision of senior staff.
• Lead and train team members to ensure GMP compliance.
• Ensure accurate, patient-centred aseptic production and service delivery.

Skills

GPhC registered

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Aseptic Services Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £28,392 - £39,043 Per Annum Band 5 position is dependant upon experience see JD

We are seeking a motivated band 4 or 5 GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services Team

If you are accurate, methodical, technically minded and interested in a career where you never stop learning or developing this may just be for you.

Band 4 applicants

• This is an exciting opportunity to provide the right candidate career progression through a conversion process to Band 5 after full training and successful completion of competencies.
• Band 4 applicants do not need aseptic experience as full training will be provided but must be qualified with the GPhC.

Band 5 applicants

• Band 5 applicants must possess substantial experience in Aseptic Technical Services and have excellent knowledge of GMP.

The part you play

• You will be a team player who is highly motivated and organised.
• You excel under pressure.
• You will be patient focused and have proven team working abilities.
• You will be dedicated and willing to go the extra mile for your team and patients.

Band 4

To carry out pharmaceutical technical duties mainly in the aseptic service of the pharmacy service. To provide an efficient and comprehensive Pharmaceutical Service to meet departmental and corporate objectives. Specific duties, where indicated will be carried out under the supervision of senior colleagues.

Band 5

Responsible for assisting the Senior Technician in the day to day running of the Aseptic Services Unit Cytotoxic, PN and CIVA Service.

To organise the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products. Supervising a team whilst ensuring GMP, COSHH and local and trust procedures are adhered to. Team Leading and training of staff including observations to provide evidence of GMP compliance.

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Sunday 29 Nov 2026

Hours: Full-time

Location: Oldham, OL1 2JH

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

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