Job summary
Pharmacy Technician - Cancer & Aseptics (Band 4 to 5 Progression)
Department: Pharmacy
Band 4-5: £26,530 - £36,483 per annum
Full-time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
A unique & exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Technician to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at MKUH. We have an engaged workforce who foster an excellent quality & open culture.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy Technician team here at MKUH that is continually progressing & growing.
You will assist in the supervision, training, compounding and support in the preparation of cytotoxic products. To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services & hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician at the time of appointment.
If successful, you be joining a supportive team that encourages both professional & personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified & experienced who would like to start on a career in hospital pharmacy. If you think you would be the right person for this challenge, please contact Amit Mistry - Aseptic Services Manager at 01908 995709 or amit.mistry@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 16.07.2025
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assisting the Senior Technicians with co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
- To be aware and always follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance.
- To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities including accurately measuring volumes, following departmental procedures.
About us
"We care we communicate we collaborate we contribute"
"With high scores in Team Working and Line Management, our teams collaborate, communicate and care for one another - because we know we're stronger together" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trust responsibilities:
- The day-to-day management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines.
Professional responsibilities:
- Be a qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
Education & training:
- To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
Operational responsibilities:
- To assist in the safe and effective management of the Pharmacy Department Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards ensuring statutory obligations are met by all staff.
Financial & resource management:
- To be involved in the stock control and ordering of materials used in the aseptic department using computerised stock control
Miscellaneous:
- To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Band 5 duties & responsibilities:
- Competently act as the Aseptic Co-ordinator for all aseptic and non-aseptic work
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Trust responsibilities:
- The day-to-day management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines.
Professional responsibilities:
- Be a qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
Education & training:
- To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
Operational responsibilities:
- To assist in the safe and effective management of the Pharmacy Department Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards ensuring statutory obligations are met by all staff.
Financial & resource management:
- To be involved in the stock control and ordering of materials used in the aseptic department using computerised stock control
Miscellaneous:
- To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Band 5 duties & responsibilities:
- Competently act as the Aseptic Co-ordinator for all aseptic and non-aseptic work
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Current Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences (or BTEC, City and Guilds equivalent)
- GCP Training (or willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to plan and organise complex activities or programmes of work requiring planning and adjustment to meet changing need
- Evidence of continuous professional practice and education.
- Understanding of GMP
- Relevant post qualification Aseptic Services, experience courses and training
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
- Experience of educating and training of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- Evidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Evidence of active involvement in service development
- Minimum 12 months post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience oExperience working in a cleanroom environment. oGood working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices. oEvidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis. oEvidence of active involvement in service development oKnowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing oMinimum 12 months post-registration hospital pharmacy experience oExperience of educating and training of junior staff and students oExperience of using the JAC Pharmacy System
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team (including multidisciplinary working on wards)
- Dedication to high quality patient care
- Flexible to meet service and patient needs
- Meeting deadlines
- Professional supervisory skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. managing urgent requirements or prioritising work to meet patient and organisational need
Desirable
- Team builder skills
- Good training skills
- Evidence of implementing policies and/or proposing changes to practices or procedures for own area with an impact beyond own area and contributes effectively to wider policies and service developments
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible approach to work.
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work quickly and accurately even when under pressure and ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrable self-motivation and proactive approach.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and know when to refer an issue to a more Senior team member
- Ability to mentor lower grades of staff enabling them to achieve their goals.
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
- Ability to work unsupervised, alone and act on own initiative
- Evidence of positive commitment to CPD
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff, patients and managers.
- Good Communication skills, written and verbal.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Current Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician
- NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences (or BTEC, City and Guilds equivalent)
- GCP Training (or willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to plan and organise complex activities or programmes of work requiring planning and adjustment to meet changing need
- Evidence of continuous professional practice and education.
- Understanding of GMP
- Relevant post qualification Aseptic Services, experience courses and training
Experience
Essential
- Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing
- Experience of educating and training of junior staff and students
Desirable
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment.
- Evidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis.
- Evidence of active involvement in service development
- Minimum 12 months post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience oExperience working in a cleanroom environment. oGood working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices. oEvidence of supervising staff and workload on a day-to-day basis. oEvidence of active involvement in service development oKnowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing oMinimum 12 months post-registration hospital pharmacy experience oExperience of educating and training of junior staff and students oExperience of using the JAC Pharmacy System
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
- Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team (including multidisciplinary working on wards)
- Dedication to high quality patient care
- Flexible to meet service and patient needs
- Meeting deadlines
- Professional supervisory skills
- Evidence of analytical and judgemental skills when faced with facts or situations requiring analysis e.g. managing urgent requirements or prioritising work to meet patient and organisational need
Desirable
- Team builder skills
- Good training skills
- Evidence of implementing policies and/or proposing changes to practices or procedures for own area with an impact beyond own area and contributes effectively to wider policies and service developments
Personal and people development
Essential
- Flexible approach to work.
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work quickly and accurately even when under pressure and ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrable self-motivation and proactive approach.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to acknowledge own limitations and know when to refer an issue to a more Senior team member
- Ability to mentor lower grades of staff enabling them to achieve their goals.
- Awareness of Health and Safety and COSHH issues
- Ability to work unsupervised, alone and act on own initiative
- Evidence of positive commitment to CPD
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with staff, patients and managers.
- Good Communication skills, written and verbal.
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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).
