Job Overview
Are you searching for the next step in your pharmacy career? Are you highly motivated and passionate about cancer services?
We're looking for an experienced registered pharmacy technician with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Pharmacy Aseptic Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at University Hospitals Dorset .
For This Post Training Will Include :
In-house validation for
TSET - Aseptic Processing Programme (on-line training)
Cleanroom supervisor training (PWDS course)
Pre and in process checking (PWDS course)
This post is starting at band 4 and upon successful completion of the listed training the post holder will progress to band 5.
You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
This is an exciting time to join the Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust.
You will be required to work on the earlies/lates, weekends and bank holiday on a rotational format. You will also be required to work flexibly.
For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Senior Aseptic Services Technician. You will work closely with and support the Lead and Deputy Lead Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users. You will act as a supervisor under the direction of the Deputy Lead Technician in the aseptic suite or its support areas and to line manage and act as a role model for junior members of staff.
As a Trust we can offer you a wide range of benefits including:
Excellent Education and Training
Development opportunities
Physiotherapy and Occupational Health Support
Salary sacrifice scheme
Unsocial Hours Payment
This role requires General Pharmaceutical Council Registration.
Base location: Poole Hospital. Please note that you will be required to work across site.
Interview Date: 5th March 2026
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Working for our organisation
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians or equivalent
Professional registration with the GPhC
Experience
Essential criteria
knowledge of cancer services
Experience of working in a busy pharmacy department
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department.
Experience of using JAC or Mosaiq pharmacy computer system
Experience of working in a clean room
Experience of working in an Aseptic Unit
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential criteria
Demonstrated ability to work methodically and accurately
Able to analyse and interpret prescriptions, identify problems and decide upon an appropriate course of action
Basic computer literacy & keyboard skills
Neat, numerate
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Good basic understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities
Good understanding of delivering quality care and providing a safe and efficient service
Desirable criteria
Knowledge of aseptic working
Knowledge of medicines optimisation
Knowledge of the legal aspects of final accuracy checking and the law relating to prescriptions
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
Committed to continuing professional development (CPD)
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to work well under pressure
Aware of own limitations / authority
Friendly, professional image
Conscientious
Good working relationships with other healthcare professionals
Essential Criteria
Other requirements specific to the role
Able to work flexibly and participate in weekend working, Bank Holiday rotas and other rotas as operational duties require
Prepared to work on a rotational basis
Prepared to complete the relevant training & competencies in accordance with the foundation pharmacy technician framework
Ability to work as part of a team
Good written and oral communication
Language requirement
Essential Criteria
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care