Job Description

The Pharmacy department are looking for a technician to join the Aseptic team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a specialist role working as part of the Technical Services team to provide aseptic services within the department, for wider Trust.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Pharmacy Team in the provision of aseptic dispensing in the Pharmacy Technical Service Unit to:

• Undergo regular validation tests.
• Participate in compounding of aseptic preparations, using appropriate equipment and in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice standards (GMP).
• Identify, select, compound and dispense drugs (may include clinical trial material) in accordance with prescriptions.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals.
• Identify items to be booked out using Pharmacy Computer System, to maintain stock control.
• Use of computer systems to generate work sheets and labels for compounding aseptic products.
• Participate in the in-house checking schemes, including tray checks and volume checks.
• Complete appropriate paper work accurately, in accordance with GMP, in preparation for final checking.
• Carry out environmental monitoring.

To follow all Health and Safety standards in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. This includes:

• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Dealing with hazardous chemicals (including cytotoxic drugs) used in the department, following COSHH regulations.
• Attendance of all mandatory training.
• This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,530 to 29,114 a year per annum, plus 5% of high cost area supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
292-7244285-CSS
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification which is available to download at any time. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification which is available to download at any time.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Registration (or able to) with the General Pharmaceutical Council or equivalent

Desirable

• Attended East of England Aseptic Services course

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working in a Hospital aseptic unit

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise workload

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Registration (or able to) with the General Pharmaceutical Council or equivalent

Desirable

• Attended East of England Aseptic Services course

Experience
Essential

• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of working in a Hospital aseptic unit

Desirable

• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise workload

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