Higher Level Pharmacy Technician – Production (Band 5)
Kettering General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
Full-Time, Perm or Bank
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are working with Kettering General Hospital to recruit a Band 5 Higher Level Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Production Unit.
This is a key role supporting the delivery of a safe and efficient chemotherapy and aseptic production service, ensuring patients receive timely access to specialist medications.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day management of the production and chemotherapy service
* Prepare and dispense cytotoxic and aseptic medicines, including intravenous, intramuscular, and intrathecal treatments
* Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed items, including chemotherapy
* Work within cleanroom/isolator environments in line with departmental procedures and safety standards
* Produce worksheets and labels using pharmacy IT systems
* Support the preparation of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for adults and neonates
* Supervise and support junior staff, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work
* Liaise with consultants, nursing staff, and wider MDT to ensure timely supply of medicines
* Contribute to audit, service improvement, and clinical governance activities
This is a varied role combining technical production, supervision, and patient-focused pharmacy services.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
* GPhC registration
* Recent experience in a hospital aseptic or production environment
* Experience in final accuracy checking
* Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
* Ability to work accurately in a pressurised clinical environment
Desirable
* Experience working with chemotherapy or cytotoxic medicines
* Experience supervising or training staff
* Knowledge of TPN preparation
* Experience in audit or service development
Why Apply?
* Work within a specialist chemotherapy and aseptic production service
* Develop advanced technical skills in cytotoxic and sterile preparation
* Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team
* Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and innovation
* Play a direct role in supporting patient treatment pathways