Pharmacy Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services in Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust to

join the Pharmacy Department at Pinderfields General Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting

the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services by undertaking a wide

range of technical duties within the Pharmacy Department, with a primary focus

on Aseptic Services. You will manage the preparation of sterile medicines in

accordance with regulatory and quality standards, contribute to the safe and

effective supply of medicines, and support inclusion on the Trust Intrathecal

Register. You will work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues and

multidisciplinary teams to ensure an efficient pharmaceutical service is

provided to patients, wards, departments, and external healthcare organisations

while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be

responsible for maintaining high professional standards and representing the

Trust positively through your conduct, appearance, and approach to your role.

You will support a respectful and inclusive working environment by building

courteous relationships with colleagues and treating everyone with fairness,

dignity, and respect. You will ensure patient privacy, confidentiality, and

individual needs are always considered while carrying out your duties,

demonstrating behaviours that align with Trust values and promote public

confidence in the service.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

21 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£15.43 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90205

Job locations

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Pinderfields General Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

WF14DG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

TO carry out complex technical pharmacy processes with a high level of

accuracy, including detailed calculations, documentation checks, and quality

assurance activities to support safe preparation workflows.

TO maintain required specialist competencies for

aseptic practice, supporting compliance with validation standards, controlled

environment procedures, and safe handling requirements for specialist

medicines.

TO process medication requests and prescriptions

accurately, maintaining complete records, supporting stock control processes,

and ensuring medicines information is recorded through appropriate systems.

TO undertake specialist dispensing activities

involving clinical trials, unlicensed medicines, chemotherapy-related products,

and emergency supplies while adhering to defined procedures and documentation

requirements.

TO contribute to workforce development by

assisting with the training, guidance, and supervision of pharmacy staff,

students, and colleagues while maintaining continued professional learning.

TO support the effective running of pharmacy services by identifying

opportunities for improvement, using resources responsibly, complying with

safety requirements, and contributing to risk reduction activities.

Job responsibilities

TO carry out complex technical pharmacy processes with a high level of

accuracy, including detailed calculations, documentation checks, and quality

assurance activities to support safe preparation workflows.

TO maintain required specialist competencies for

aseptic practice, supporting compliance with validation standards, controlled

environment procedures, and safe handling requirements for specialist

medicines.

TO process medication requests and prescriptions

accurately, maintaining complete records, supporting stock control processes,

and ensuring medicines information is recorded through appropriate systems.

TO undertake specialist dispensing activities

involving clinical trials, unlicensed medicines, chemotherapy-related products,

and emergency supplies while adhering to defined procedures and documentation

requirements.

TO contribute to workforce development by

assisting with the training, guidance, and supervision of pharmacy staff,

students, and colleagues while maintaining continued professional learning.

TO support the effective running of pharmacy services by identifying

opportunities for improvement, using resources responsibly, complying with

safety requirements, and contributing to risk reduction activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in aseptic preparation and cytotoxic reconstitution.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and dispensing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in aseptic preparation and cytotoxic reconstitution.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and dispensing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Pinderfields General Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

WF14DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Pinderfields General Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

WF14DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

TO carry out complex technical pharmacy processes with a high level of

accuracy, including detailed calculations, documentation checks, and quality

assurance activities to support safe preparation workflows.

TO maintain required specialist competencies for

aseptic practice, supporting compliance with validation standards, controlled

environment procedures, and safe handling requirements for specialist

medicines.

TO process medication requests and prescriptions

accurately, maintaining complete records, supporting stock control processes,

and ensuring medicines information is recorded through appropriate systems.

TO undertake specialist dispensing activities

involving clinical trials, unlicensed medicines, chemotherapy-related products,

and emergency supplies while adhering to defined procedures and documentation

requirements.

TO contribute to workforce development by

assisting with the training, guidance, and supervision of pharmacy staff,

students, and colleagues while maintaining continued professional learning.

TO support the effective running of pharmacy services by identifying

opportunities for improvement, using resources responsibly, complying with

safety requirements, and contributing to risk reduction activities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with NVQ Level 3/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working within a hospital pharmacy setting.
• Experience in aseptic preparation and cytotoxic reconstitution.
• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems and dispensing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail with good communication and teamwork skills.In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
• Relevant Qualifications
• Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.