Aseptic Pharmacy Technician in Halifax

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care. We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements.

The post holder undertakes high-level technical duties in the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit. To work under the supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Technician Team Manager to deliver and develop the aseptic dispensing service in accordance with current agreed Trust objectives and nationally agreed NHS priorities, ensuring all practices meet current statutory and legal requirements to ensure best quality patient care.

Main duties of the job:

• To undertake the aseptic dispensing process according to SOP's once a required level of competence and validation has been achieved.
• Concentration at all times to minimise the risk of medication errors.
• Working in a busy aseptic unit environment with frequent interruptions.
• A large proportion of the day spent standing or working at a computer.
• Working in an environment handling hazardous compounds such as cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, radiopharmaceuticals, industrial ethanol and other cleaning products, and handling sharps.
• To be responsible for checking Electronic Medicines Management work list.
• To assist Senior Education and Training Pharmacy Technician by mentoring a range of staff.
• To carry out the checking of prescriptions and related items, as per the departmental Accredited Checking Technician program and also undergo annual re-assessment of competency of this role in line with the regional framework.
• To participate in the ordering, stock checks and stock control of medicines in each area of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient use of pharmaceuticals and resources.
• You will be required to undertake activities in relation to clinical trials in line with standing operating procedures.
• To follow guidance on rotas and prioritise own workload accordingly, in conjunction with the Senior Technician of the section.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking high level patient focused technical duties in a hospital or community setting.
• Good knowledge of dispensing standards and legislation relating to hospital pharmacy.
• Able to pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise workload.
• Good training and supervisory skills.
• Calm and professional manner under pressure.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Self motivated.
• Demonstratable commitment to CPD.
• Basic audit skills.

Qualifications & Training:

• BTEC/NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services, including underpinning knowledge, or other equivalent qualification recognized by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co-create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success.

Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.