Overview
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking for an opportunity to join our established Aseptic Team within the Pharmacy Department? We have an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of our dynamic and innovative pharmacy team, to join us as a Science Manufacturing Technician.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have a flexible approach to work and be open to changing practices. Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner. You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach. Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.
37.5 hrs per week. Staff will be expected to work weekends. Staff are expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business and services provided as required.
Responsibilities
* Under the supervision of a Pharmacist or Principal Technician you will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Pharmacy department.
* You will participate in the preparation of worksheets and cytotoxic drugs in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit.
* You will assist the Principal Technician in coordinating work and cleaning in the Suite to ensure an efficient and safe supply of medicines to service users.
Qualifications
* You will have received a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
* You must be qualified to NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent.
Important notes
* This post is part of sterile services that may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary in the next six to 12 months.
* We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
* For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence.
How to apply / Additional information
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. Submissions must reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
We cannot sponsor visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. For all roles, we read and follow Dorset County Hospital values and policies. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025.
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