Job Description

Undertake a wide range of duties at a supervisory level within the Pharmacy Technical Services department. Contribute to enhancing the quality of Patient care through the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to Patients, Wards and Departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations To undertake the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification in order to register and work as an accountable professional with The Science Council for Registered Science Technicians (RSciTech). Have the ability to work without direct supervision accessing managerial support when needed.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a wide range of duties at a supervisory level within the Pharmacy Technical Services department. Contribute to enhancing the quality of Patient care through the efficient delivery of the Pharmaceutical Service to Patients, Wards and Departments both within the Trust and to other healthcare organisations To undertake the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) qualification in order to register and work as an accountable professional with The Science Council for Registered Science Technicians (RSciTech). Have the ability to work without direct supervision accessing managerial support when needed.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
18 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000794
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Job description
Job responsibilities
NVQ in Pharmacy Services or equivalent including level 3 preparation units or equivalent level of experience.
Extensive experience of working in an Aseptic/Manufacturing environment.
Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course, or be willing to undertake
Educated to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
Registration with the Science Council for Registered Technicians (RSciTech) or to be willing to work towards meeting the criteria to obtain professional RSciTech registration.
Experience of working in a hospital Aseptic pharmacy department
Previous experience of working in a Technical Services department.
Evidence of training in Aseptic dispensing procedures
Knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing.
Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices Job description
Job responsibilities
NVQ in Pharmacy Services or equivalent including level 3 preparation units or equivalent level of experience.
Extensive experience of working in an Aseptic/Manufacturing environment.
Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course, or be willing to undertake
Educated to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 or a willingness to work towards this qualification.
Registration with the Science Council for Registered Technicians (RSciTech) or to be willing to work towards meeting the criteria to obtain professional RSciTech registration.
Experience of working in a hospital Aseptic pharmacy department
Previous experience of working in a Technical Services department.
Evidence of training in Aseptic dispensing procedures
Knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing.
Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Person Specification
Qualifications
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Skills Required