Pharmacy Technician
Closing date: 21 April 2026
Are you a Pharmacy Technician with aseptic experience, newly registered, soon to register, GPhC-registered Technician looking to progress in an acute hospital? If so, this could be your next step.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Aseptic Services Unit at the Royal United Hospitals Bath and take an active role in the day‑to‑day organisation of our Aseptic Services, including Chemotherapy and Radiopharmacy.
You’ll work closely with pharmacists, chemotherapy nurses, and the nuclear medicine team to schedule daily workloads and support the safe preparation of chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and radiopharmaceuticals—all in accordance with SOPs and GMP.
Teamwork is essential, as you’ll supervise, motivate, and guide staff to deliver a consistently high‑quality service. You’ll be central to maintaining efficient workflows while responding to clinical priorities and urgent demands.
The following are key attributes you should possess:
* Effective communication and excellent listening skills
* Confident, well‑organised, and adaptable when handling competing priorities
* Passionate about delivering high‑quality patient‑centred services and motivated to develop supervisory and leadership skills
Applications will be considered if you are currently working in a pharmacy role as a Band 4 and are looking to progress.
Main duties of the job
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Coordinating and scheduling the daily programme of work within the ASU
* Supervising and actively participating in aseptic dispensing
* Ensuring all activities meet required quality, safety, and regulatory standards
* Liaising with pharmacists, nurses, and nuclear medicine colleagues
* Supporting and contributing to staff training and development
* Assisting the Lead Aseptic Services Technician with operational leadership
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC
* Pre‑ and in‑process checking or willingness to undertake it
* Training in aseptic services such as TSET, PTQA, APDM
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of working as a pharmacy technician in aseptic services
* Knowledge of GMP
* Principles of aseptic dispensing
* Knowledge of the principles of Quality Assurance
* Previous experience of working in an unlicensed unit
* Radiopharmacy experience
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
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