Job Description

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES
We are looking for two enthusiastic, highly self-motivated individuals to join the Aseptic team of the Pharmacy Department, working towards registration with the Science Council as a Science Manufacturing Technician.
You will follow an appropriate training period including studying towards the Science Manufacturing Technician Qualification through Skills 4 Pharmacy, this is a distance learning course.On successful completion of the course and subsequent registration with the Science Council you will progress to a band 4 post.
Main duties of the job
The role is varied and will include

• Co-ordination of day to day activities.
• Preparation of aseptically prepared products.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Dispensing of outsourced parenteral products.
• Undertaking pre-process checking of assembled trays.
• In-process checking during preparation.
• Generating worksheets for aseptically prepared products.

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 30,162 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7476746
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: 21.50 + Administration cost of 5.90 = 27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: 49.50 + administration cost of 5.90 = 55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualificatione Council
• Registration with the Science Council
• Pre-process accuracy checking certificate
• Complete TSET Aseptic Processing Programme
• Essential IT Skills (EITS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course - Leeds University
• Supervisory Skills for Aspetic Services - Leeds University
• ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience of aseptic services
• Standard operating procedures
• Good manufacturing practice
• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
• Relevant NHS legislation
• Context of pharmacy
• Stock control management

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ascribe
• Training other staff.

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to work accurately to SOPs
• Ability to meet quality standards
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to plan and co-ordinate workload
• Customer Service Skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Ability to maintain concentration through frequent interuptions
• Effective time management skills
• Manual dexterity
• Methodical
• Meticulous and good attention to detail
• Multitasking abilities
• Able to concentrate
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Negotiation skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Developed IT skills
• Involvement in procedure writing
• Experience of audit

Other requirements
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service
• Able to wear specialised protective clothing as necessary
• Ability to work with specialist cleanroom detergents which may be irritant in nature

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualificatione Council
• Registration with the Science Council
• Pre-process accuracy checking certificate
• Complete TSET Aseptic Processing Programme
• Essential IT Skills (EITS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course - Leeds University
• Supervisory Skills for Aspetic Services - Leeds University
• ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience of aseptic services
• Standard operating procedures
• Good manufacturing practice
• Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services
• Relevant NHS legislation
• Context of pharmacy
• Stock control management

Desirable

• Knowledge of Ascribe
• Training other staff.

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to work accurately to SOPs
• Ability to meet quality standards
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to plan and co-ordinate workload
• Customer Service Skills
• Organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Ability to maintain concentration through frequent interuptions
• Effective time management skills
• Manual dexterity
• Methodical
• Meticulous and good attention to detail
• Multitasking abilities
• Able to concentrate
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Negotiation skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills
• Developed IT skills
• Involvement in procedure writing
• Experience of audit

Other requirements
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly to cover the needs of the service
• Able to wear specialised protective clothing as necessary
• Ability to work with specialist cleanroom detergents which may be irritant in nature

Skills Required