Job Description

These are exciting times for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to help drive the technical services department at The Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Prospective candidates have a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technical services in a large teaching hospital environment. As an integral member of this pharmacy team, you will deliver a high-quality service for patients and staff of this Trust.
To promote team working within the Pharmacy Department and Aseptic Services team. Responsible for co-ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to liaise with other senior and Principal technicians to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for supporting the Principal Technicians in the day-to-day management and development of the CIVAs Service within STH, in accordance with departmental strategic, capacity and business plans
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient workflow and safe systems of work are maintained within the Royal Hallamshire Aseptic suite as defined under statutory legislation, COSHH, and Professional Standards in their area of responsibility.
To provide support in aseptic preparation including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and civas from point of prescription receipt. And implementing developments within the service to meet the needs of the patient.
To ensure all required monitoring, cleaning, documentation, and any other regulatory requirements are completed.
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.
To work flexibly between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 as part of the Aseptic team to provide and maintain a comprehensive pharmaceutical service.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The pharmacy department at Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises of approximately 450 staff working across 5 sites delivering care to patients from all over the country. We are keen to appoint enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to helps us to continue to provide a first class service.
Please also note this vacancy is a training post so all applicants will start at Band 4 and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 5.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 37,796 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-0906-DIR
Job locations
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• (Band 4 and Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: oNVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
• (Band 4) For Non-registered applicants: Buttercups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification cups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification
• (Band 4) For Non-registered applicants: SMT or other relevant science related qualification

Experience
Essential

• (Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: Knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
• (Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department

Desirable

• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Experience including compounding of aseptic products in a GMP facility.
• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work within narrow margins of error
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• (Band 4 & 5) Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing.
• (Band 4 & 5) Experience of managing Staff and Services.

Personal Qualities/Physical Attributes
Essential

• (Band 4 & 5) Good Time keeping record.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work in an isolator for prolonged periods

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• (Band 4 and Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: oNVQ3, BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level
• (Band 4) For Non-registered applicants: Buttercups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification cups level 2 qualification in Pharmacy or SMPO qualification
• (Band 4) For Non-registered applicants: SMT or other relevant science related qualification

Experience
Essential

• (Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: Knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
• (Band 5) For Registered pharmacy technicians: Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department

Desirable

• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Experience including compounding of aseptic products in a GMP facility.
• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
• (Band 4) For non-registered applicants: Experience of working in a hospital Pharmacy Aseptic department

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to communicate effectively complex and sensitive information with members of the public and other health care professionals.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work within narrow margins of error
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• (Band 4 & 5) Knowledge and Understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing.
• (Band 4 & 5) Experience of managing Staff and Services.

Personal Qualities/Physical Attributes
Essential

• (Band 4 & 5) Good Time keeping record.
• (Band 4 & 5) Ability to work in an isolator for prolonged periods

Skills Required