Role Summary
Vacancies SMT Higher Level or Pharmacy Technician Higher Level (Aseptic)
Role Details
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.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please view the attachment linked to the advert. This Band 4/5 development position within Aseptic Services offers an opportunity to develop skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy aseptic team following additional funding.
Job Responsibilities
The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role. The person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required. See the attached Job Description for more information.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for Aseptic Services to be part of our team and support the current service we provide to our customers. We are a busy aseptic unit with 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.
We are seeking an experienced aseptic Science Manufacturing Technician or Pharmacy Technician with vision and motivation to join our dynamic department. We are committed to staff development and improving the clinical care of our patients, with opportunities to enhance knowledge and supervisory skills in aseptic pharmacy.
We welcome applications from registered Science Manufacturing Technicians or registered Pharmacy Technicians who are working towards PIPC (Pre and In Process Checking) accreditation and any supervisory qualifications. Competency based training appropriate to grade will be provided. Candidates must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science Council.
If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Weekly Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Salary: Band 5 £31,049 to £37,796; Band 4 £27,485 to £30,162.
Interview date: Tuesday 21 October 2025.
For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact:
Katie Copland, Chief Technician Aseptic Services, Tel 01392 404811, email katie.copland@nhs.net; Lois Buckingham, Senior Pharmacy Technician, Tel 01392 402484, email loisbuckingham@nhs.net.
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference: Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
Important: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About the Trust: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together 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. Our core services cover emergency, specialist and general medical services and we work across multiple sites including community services and GP partnerships. We support research and innovation and offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. Benefits include: NHS Pension, cycle to work, salary sacrifice options, staff discounts, and access to occupational health services and wellbeing programs.
Benefits and Remuneration
* Salary Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
* Frequency Annual
* Vacancy Reference 185-1421-11581
* Contract Type Permanent
* Closing Date 13 October, 2025
* Job Category Pharmacy
* Staff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
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