Job summary
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
- TSET - Aseptic Processing Programme (on-line training)
- 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 earlies/lates, weekends and bank holiday on a rotational format. You will also be required to work flexibly.
For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
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
- Development opportunities
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Unsocial Hours Payment
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
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand 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 servicerelocatesas 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Professional registration with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- knowledge of cancer services
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department
Desirable
- 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
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable
- Knowledge of aseptic working
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Aware of own limitations / authority
- Friendly, professional image
- Conscientious
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Prepared to work on a rotational basis
- Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
- Professional registration with the GPhC
Experience
Essential
- knowledge of cancer services
- Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department
Desirable
- 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
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
- Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable
- Knowledge of aseptic working
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation
- Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Aware of own limitations / authority
- Friendly, professional image
- Conscientious
- Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
- Prepared to work on a rotational basis
- Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
