Specialist Services Pharmacy Technician; Aseptic

NHS AfC:
Band 5

Main area Pharmacy Technician Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (fulltime) Job  
-UHMB

Site:
Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Town:
Lancaster

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (Pro Rata), Yearly Closing: 21/07/2026 23:59

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is committed to strengthening the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide a safe, efficient and cost‑effective Aseptic Preparation Service within the multidisciplinary team at Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

• Assist in providing a high quality, patient‑focused aseptic service, particularly in chemotherapy compounding.
• Support senior technicians in the day‑to‑day running of the pharmacy aseptic service, including training of technicians, apprentices and assistants.
• Facilitate efficient and cost‑effective use of medicines within the aseptic unit.
• Provide safe, timely, cost‑effective pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
• Train and re‑validate staff in all aseptic practices and collaborate with managers on daily duties.

• Recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Accredited checking qualification and registration with Northwest framework (equivalent to NVQ level 4).
• GCP accreditation.
• Assessor Award.

• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy or other pharmacy settings.
• Experience dispensing medications, drug receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy and aseptics.
• Experience with clinical audit and data analysis.
• Experience in specialist pharmacy roles.

• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, practices and legislation including COSHH.
• Good manual, accuracy and analytical dispensing skills.
• Knowledge of training requirements for technical/support posts.
• Ability to motivate self and others and lead a team.
• Clear communication with patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Influencing and teaching skills.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Word and dispensing/record‑keeping applications.
• Additional computing skills: presentations and spreadsheets.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to equal opportunities and aim to be inclusive.

Address:
Level 1 Fusion House, Evolution Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2FD
Telephone: 03033 301 033