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Job summary
Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy aseptic team? After receiving additional funding, we are excited to advertise this Band 5 position within Aseptic Services.
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Job responsibilities
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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for Aseptic Services to be part of our team and support the current service we provide to our customers.
We are a busy aseptic unit and have a dedicated team of technicians, Science manufacturing technicians and assistant technical officers who deliver a fast response service working within Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing practice.
We are looking for an experienced aseptic Science Manufacturing Technician or Pharmacy Technician with vision and motivation to join our dynamic department. We are committed to staff development and improving the clinical care of our patients. We will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in aseptic pharmacy and improve their supervisory skills.
We would welcome applications from registered Science Manufacturing Technician or registered Pharmacy Technicians who are working towards their PIPC (Pre and In Process Checking) accreditation and any supervisory qualifications.
Competency based training appropriate to grade will be provided to the successful candidates. Candidates must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or registered Science Manufacturing Technician with the science council
If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfill this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers)
For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact: Katie Copland, Chief Technician Aseptic Services Tel 01392 404811 email katie.copland@nhs.net or Lois Buckingham, Senior Pharmacy Technician Tel 01392 402484 email loisbuckingham@nhs.net.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Job location
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford
Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
