Role Summary
The Royal Devon and University Trust (Eastern Services) has a modern aseptic unit providing adult and paediatric chemotherapy, adult, paediatric and neonatal parenteral nutrition, clinical trials medication and a centralised intravenous additive service using isolator gassing technology.
The main purpose of the role is to organise, facilitate, deliver and support the training and development of various members of the pharmacy technical workforce, including but not limited to Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians (SMT), Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO), pharmacy assistants, pre-registration pharmacists and work experience students. The post holder will also act as line manager for SMTs and SMPOs.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
Are you a Pharmacy Technician who is passionate about training and development of the Pharmacy Technical workforce? If so, the Pharmacy Technical Services at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a forward-thinking, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Technician to join our team. Technical services are currently covering aseptic services, over labelling & repacking unit, Radio pharmacy and the pharmacy clinical trial unit.
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy when they need it most.
Main duties of the job
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. For more information on the Job Description please view the attachment linked to the advert.
More detail about the role
We are looking for an experienced aseptic Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with vision and motivation to join our dynamic department support the current service we provide to our customers.
We are a busy aseptic unit and have a dedicated team of Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians and Assistant technical officers who deliver a fast response service working within Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing practice.
You will have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and committed to providing the highest quality of training. Creating and delivering training programs for aseptic manufacturing staff, including new starters and existing team members, ensuring training programs comply with regulatory requirements. You will need an ability to develop effective working relationships and to prioritise your own work. You will be required to be flexible, reliable and able to work on your own and within the team to support, develop our increasing workforce. You will work with our Lead Technician (Pharmacy) and Lead Pharmacist for Training & Education to ensure that technical services are included in the overall workforce development of the pharmacy department.
If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Working Pattern: 24 hours per week.
Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Interview Date: Tuesday 28 th October 2025
For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Amy McKain, Lead Technician, Technical Services Tel 01392 402446 email amy.mckain@nhs.net or Ross Curwen, Deputy Technical Lead Tel 01392 404811 email ross.curwen@nhs.net.
This is a fixed term contract until 01/09/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Please note that attached job description is subject to formal matching and may change.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
* Salary Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-1421-11666
* Contract Type Fixed Term
* Closing Date 20 October, 2025
* Job Category Pharmacy
* Staff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
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