Job Summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
Position
Pharmacy Production Officer - Technical Services
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well‑established team in Pharmacy Technical Services.
The MHRA licensed 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose‑built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre‑pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re‑engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Production Officer to work with our team in Pharmacy Technical Services.
The successful candidate will work within our Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit and will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
The role includes undertaking relevant training, both external and internal in aspects of Pharmacy Services and associated technical activities where required.
In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.
This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co‑created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job Details
Date posted: 12 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 - £37,796 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 205-7746376
Job location: UHNN, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Contact
For more information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager Rosie Pyszky, Lead Pharmacy Technician Education and Training, 01782 674579, rosanna.pyszky@uhnm.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) in Pharmaceutical Science or an undergraduate degree in chemistry or biological sciences minimum 2:1
* Registered, or eligible to be registered, with the GPhC, Science Council (SMT), Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology
* Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
* Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice and ICH
* Previous manufacturing experience at an NHS aseptic facility or pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
* For Band 5: Extensive recent experience of working in hospital or industry pharmaceutical aseptic services with associated training.
* A Band 4 position may be offered to applicants with little or no experience and robust objectives would be set to be achieved to progress to Band 5 level (target within 2 years)
* Computer literate with good general keyboard skills, for using the pharmacy computer systems, including ordering, receiving and stock and rectifying stock discrepancies.
* Literate and numerate.
* Ability to work well with all colleagues as part of a team
* Demonstrable self‑motivation and proactive approach.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work unsupervised, alone and act on own initiative
* Diplomatic
* Confident in approach
* Declared fit by Occupational Health to undertake employment duties taking into account, where necessary and required, all or any reasonable adjustments.
* Honest and trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
UHNN, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
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