Job summary
HELP TO LAUNCH OUR BRAND NEW PHARMACY ASEPTIC UNIT

At the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, we are passionate about driving innovation and delivering exceptional care for our patients. Our Pharmacy Aseptic Team has just taken handover of a brand new, state of the art aseptic unit and we are looking for a pharmacy/science manufacturing technician to join our friendly and dynamic team to support the commissioning of the new unit and the delivery of a high quality aseptic service.

You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service.

The main functions of the unit is the preparation of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards.

Our aim is to provide our valued staff with excellent training to become skilled, highly competent and confident in their job roles. We encourage innovative working which includes the development and future proofing of our facilities to meet the growing needs of the service. We promote learning and development within our organisation.

We welcome applicants from Primary and Secondary care preferably with aseptic experience, but not essential as full training will be given.

Click on the link to see our new facility and the benefits of working for the NHS: https://youtu.be/jKP-Be2VH-E

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in the provision of the broad range of services provided by the Aseptic Services unit working under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
• Provides pharmacy service including dispensing drugs to patients, and other supportive duties in the pharmacy aseptic unit.
• Support the work of the Aseptic Services in the provision of an early start, late night, weekend and bank holiday service.

About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Qualifications
Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science/ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or have experience equivalent to NVQ 3/ Science Manufacturing Technician
• Registered with GPHC or Science Council

Desirable

• ACT

Experience
Essential

• Pharmacy experience as a student or qualified technician/SMT
• Computer Skills

Desirable

• Pharmacy/ Aseptic Experience

Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 08 November 2026

Contact: Andrew Holmes, Principal Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services, andrew.holmes1@nhs.net, 01902695139

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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.