Senior Pharmacy Technician - Team Leader - Aseptic Services Band 4/5 in Manchester

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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Team Leader - Aseptic Services Band 4/5

NHS AfC: Band 4/5

Main area Pharmacy Aseptic Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 4/5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 in 5 Saturdays, 9-13:00, bank holidays as part of a rota and on call rota when fully trained) Job ref 349-CSS-8307560-RL4

Site RMCH 4th Floor Pharmacy Town Manchester Salary £28,392 - £39,043 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual, who is an excellent team player, flexible, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate professionalism, excellent organisational and communication skills. You must be able to work accurately, quickly and under pressure, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and be committed to deliver a high standard patient focused service.

This role will include 1 in 5 Saturday working as part of a rota. Bank Holiday and On call working as part of a rota. Posts will be based the Oxford Road Campus, with the requirement of working across our other site at Wythenshawe.

Applications welcome from pharmacy technicians qualifying in the next six months and from registered pharmacy technicians in community settings who wish to develop their career at MFT.

This is a progressive role depending on experience and will begin as a Band 4 but will progress to Band 5 on completion of agreed criteria.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with Aseptic Services Specialist Senior Technicians, you will lead a team of technical staff and coordinate the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared products. Committed to high standards, you will ensure an efficient, safe and effective service is provided to patients. You will contribute to our ethos of providing a positive, forward thinking, and professional working environment in which staff work with each other and for each other. As a valued member of the team, you will be supported to develop your knowledge of aseptic services and managerial skills to progress in your career.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Equivalent nationally recognised qualification
• Leeds University Aseptic Preparation of Medicines (APDM) short course
• Relevant post qualification Aseptic Services training and courses

Registration

• Registered with the GPhC

Knowledge and Experience

• Substantial post qualification experience as a technician in hospital pharmacy and experience as an Aseptically trained technician
• Good working knowledge of safe dispensing and aseptic practices.
• Evidence of supervising staff and workload on a dayto-day basis
• Evidence of active involvement in service development
• General awareness of what the role involves
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP and QA and its application to Aseptic processing

Skills

• Good Interpersonal Skills to promote good customer service.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Name Zoe Stephens Job title Lead Technician - Aseptic Services (ORC) Email address Zoe.Stephens@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number 0161 2765179 Additional information

Susan Seifi 0161 2764663

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