Job summary The Pharmacy Department provides a fully comprehensive pharmaceutical service across the Trust and to a number of external community units. We are a large, busy department with over 180 members of staff including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, admin and clerical staff and apprentices. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care. Functions of the Pharmacy Department include the ordering, receipt and supply of medicines to wards and departments throughout the Trust/external units. This includes dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, community units and supplying ward stocks averaging around 2,500 items a day. Wards and external units are provided with a clinical service, with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The pharmacy provides Aseptic Services such as the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other sterile products. We have a Quality Assurance team that works to ensure that our products are prepared and supplied to meet the highest quality standards. Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. The ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential. Main duties of the job We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Aseptic Services Technician to join our pharmacy aseptic team. You will either already be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Science Council or be recently qualified/close to qualifying and preparing to register. Please note: if you are close to qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician and are successful in gaining this post with us, you will be required to have completed 2 years of work experience with your current employer and gain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council before you can start work with us. Pharmacy Technicians and Science Manufacturing technicians are vital members of the pharmacy aseptic team who work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants and other staff within the Pharmacy and Trust. You will be enthusiastic, have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in developing your skills and knowledge. You will be expected to use several computer-based systems and, therefore, will have good IT skills. The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with a current requirement to work one weekend day every ten weeks in the Dispensary and to cover three bank holidays annually in the Aseptic Services Unit. All rotas are subject to review at any time. Part-time hours will be considered but must be for a minimum of 15 hours per week. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 234-24-CS2894 Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential. The main aspects of this role are: Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared Generation of worksheets Aseptic manufacture of products Transfer decontamination and cleaning Training of new staff in the unit Prepare the aseptic unit and equipment including calibration checks for daily working. Produce worksheets and labels for cytotoxic drugs using the computerised system (JAC). Produce worksheets and labels for TPN/CIVAS using the computerisedsystem (JAC). Reconstitute and manufacture TPN/CIVAS and cytotoxic drugs under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technicians in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. Highlight any deviations in practice to Senior Pharmacy Technicians. Formulate TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxics preparations using appropriate calculations. Ensure that all necessary records are completed, including batch records, equipment log files and cleaning records. Participate in the cleaning of the Aseptic Services Unit as required including cleaning of the isolators and other equipment used; and close down the unit at the end of the working day. Contribute to good stock control by using JAC programmes for TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxic products. Assist with the ordering of drugs and sundries within Aseptic Services. Assist the Principal Pharmacist, Aseptic Services and Operations Manager, Aseptic Services in the training of ward and other non-pharmacy staff in the preparation of medicines and techniques used within Aseptic Services and the demonstration of those techniques. Please see the attached job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities Our Trust values of People Focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence are essential to a role working in the Pharmacy Department. We are a very busy, large department in a fast-paced teaching hospital. Therefore the ability to be able to work under pressure and respond to a frequently changing environment is essential. The main aspects of this role are: Performing pre-manufacture checks on items waiting to be prepared Generation of worksheets Aseptic manufacture of products Transfer decontamination and cleaning Training of new staff in the unit Prepare the aseptic unit and equipment including calibration checks for daily working. Produce worksheets and labels for cytotoxic drugs using the computerised system (JAC). Produce worksheets and labels for TPN/CIVAS using the computerisedsystem (JAC). Reconstitute and manufacture TPN/CIVAS and cytotoxic drugs under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technicians in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures and to the standard of the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice. Highlight any deviations in practice to Senior Pharmacy Technicians. Formulate TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxics preparations using appropriate calculations. Ensure that all necessary records are completed, including batch records, equipment log files and cleaning records. Participate in the cleaning of the Aseptic Services Unit as required including cleaning of the isolators and other equipment used; and close down the unit at the end of the working day. Contribute to good stock control by using JAC programmes for TPN, CIVAS and cytotoxic products. Assist with the ordering of drugs and sundries within Aseptic Services. Assist the Principal Pharmacist, Aseptic Services and Operations Manager, Aseptic Services in the training of ward and other non-pharmacy staff in the preparation of medicines and techniques used within Aseptic Services and the demonstration of those techniques. Please see the attached job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services/Pharmaceutical Science OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician OR Science Manufacturing Technician Desirable Current aseptic operator validation Experience Essential Previous experience in aseptic manipulation using isolator technology Skills Essential Able to perform pharmaceutical formulation calculations Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services/Pharmaceutical Science OR Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician OR Science Manufacturing Technician Desirable Current aseptic operator validation Experience Essential Previous experience in aseptic manipulation using isolator technology Skills Essential Able to perform pharmaceutical formulation calculations Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)