Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician Progressive - Aseptics

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The closing date is 23 February 2026

Are you searching for the next step in your pharmacy career? Are you highly motivated and passionate about cancer services?

We're looking for an experienced registered pharmacy technician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Pharmacy Aseptic Team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at University Hospitals Dorset.

For this post training will include :

• In‑house validation for
• Cleanroom supervisor training (PWDS course)
• Pre and in process checking (PWDS course)

This post is starting at band 4 and upon successful completion of the listed training the post holder will progress to band 5.

You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.

This is an exciting time to join the Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high‑quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust.

You will be required to work on the earliest/lates, weekends and bank holiday on a rotational format. You will also be required to work flexibly.

The Job Description outlines the roles of the Senior Aseptic Services Technician. You will work closely with and support the Lead and Deputy Lead Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users. You will act as a supervisor under the direction of the Deputy Lead Technician in the aseptic suite or its support areas and to line manage and act as a role model for junior members of staff.

As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including:

• Excellent Education and Training
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support
• Salary sacrifice scheme

This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration
.

Base location:
Poole Hospital. Please note that you will be required to work across site.

Interview Date: 5th March 2026

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
• Professional registration with the GPhC

• knowledge of cancer services
• Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department
• Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
• Experience of using JAC or Mosaiq pharmacy computer system
• Experience of working in a clean room
• Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
• Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
• Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
• Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
• Neat, numerate

• Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
• Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
• Knowledge of aseptic working
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation
• Knowledge of the legal…