We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team. We have an engaged workforce who foster an excellent quality and open culture.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals ready to take that next step and join a forward thinking and innovative Pharmacy/Science Technician team here at MKUH that is continually progressing and growing.
The post holder will assist in the supervision, training, compounding and support in the preparation of cytotoxic products.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting‑edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
To be eligible to join us in this role you will have successfully completed an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and hold current registration with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician or Science Council as a Science Manufacturing Technician at the time of appointment. This post is open to all registered Pharmacy Technicians both newly qualified and experienced who would like to start on a career in hospital pharmacy.
Core responsibilities
* Responsible for assisting the Senior Technicians with co‑ordinating staffing arrangements for the Aseptic Service and to ensure appropriate skill mix and technical staff allocation throughout the department.
* To be aware and follow all departmental operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidance at all times, to ensure the quality of products provided to patients.
* To aseptically prepare products within the aseptic facilities, dispense medications for patients, and maintain high environmental standards and levels of accuracy.
* The day‑to‑day management of the aseptic dispensing activities to ensure the safe and efficient supply of pharmaceutical products for patients and to support staff in the effective management of medicines.
Professional responsibilities
* Be a qualified Pharmacy Technician NVQ3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
* To contribute to development and training programmes for all staff.
Operational responsibilities
* To assist in the safe and effective management of the Pharmacy Department Aseptic Services Unit in accordance with national and local guidelines and standards ensuring statutory obligations are met by all staff.
Financial & resource management
* To be involved in the stock control and ordering of materials used in the aseptic department using computerised stock control.
Miscellaneous
* To participate in relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
Band 5 duties & responsibilities
* Competently act as the Aseptic Co‑ordinator for all aseptic and non‑aseptic work.
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking including EV charging
* Complimentary refreshments
* Flexible working arrangements
* Discounted gym membership
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
* On‑site nursery (charges apply)
* A wide‑range staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
* VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
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