University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Outsourcing

The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
Here at University Hospitals Dorset, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Pharmacy team as Lead Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Outsourcing(RTA Ordering, Patient Specific and Stock Management)

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy services across oncology and haematology. The post holder will be responsible for ordering ready to administer and patient specific medications and the development of aseptic outsourcing pathways. Also post holder will be responsible for stock management of these medicines.

The role will suit a registered Pharmacy Technician with hospital pharmacy experience, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in cancer services, digital systems, governance and service transformation.

This role requires Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council

Base Locations: Poole Hospital
Interview date: 2nd December

Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the delivery, development and continuous improvement of a high-quality, safe and responsive Cancer Pharmacy service.
The main duties will include set up and support the implementation of outsourcing within the aseptic unit. To set up standard orders, patient specific orders and do weekly top up orders to meet demand.
They will also support the development, coordination and operational management of aseptic outsourcing pathways for cancer medicines. This will include liaison with external providers, supporting implementation processes, maintaining governance requirements and contributing to service resilience, transformation and capacity planning.
The role will involve working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, aseptic services, procurement teams, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also support the training, supervision and development of pharmacy staff working within Cancer Services.
The post holder will undertake technical accuracy checking of Ready to Administer SACT preparations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with approved protocols and local policies, escalating any discrepancies or concerns appropriately.

About us
University Hospitals Dorset is an exciting place to work, with Trust services continuing to develop and transform in line with the New Hospital Programme. This post offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive Cancer Pharmacy team supporting safe, timely and high-quality cancer care across Dorset.
You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in cancer services, SACT electronic prescribing, protocol governance, technical checking, aseptic outsourcing and service improvement.
The Trust is committed to developing its workforce, supporting education and training, and creating sustainable roles that help deliver excellent patient care. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to contribute to service transformation while developing leadership, operational, technical and governance skills.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SP07060
Job locations: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
They will be expected to work independently within their scope of practice, manage competing priorities, support the daily operational rota, assist with training and competency development, and contribute to audits, key performance indicators, quality improvement and service development.
The ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration and checking technician qualifications, and experience of supporting training, SOP development, audit or multidisciplinary working. Experience in cancer care, aseptic services, PIPC, OIFAC, PAAP, data analysis or report writing would be desirable

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
• Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Pre and In-Process checking within Aseptic Services (PIPC)
• Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC)
• Accredited Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP)
• Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)

Desirable

• APTUK member
• Leadership qualification
• Clinical Prioritisation qualification
• Accredited Medicines Management Technician

Experience
Essential

• Extensive post qualified hospital aseptic pharmacy experience
• Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff
• Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working
• Experience of dealing with difficult and complex situations and queries
• Experience of undertaking audits, data collection

Desirable

• Experience of working in cancer care
• Experience of data analysis and writing reports
• Experience of producing memos/alerts/newsletters
• Experience of delivering training presentations

Technical Skills
Essential

• Neat, accurate, numerate
• Good IT skills (MS word, MS Excel, internet and email)
• Able to prioritise work /time management
• Good organisational skills (self and others)
• Logical approach to problem solving & Demonstrates initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to liaise confidently with patients, consultants, prescribers, nurses, colleagues and other healthcare staff
• Good analytical and evaluative skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC/WellSky pharmacy computer system
• Extracting, interpret and applying information accurately
• Familiarity with any electronic prescribing program and external ordering platforms
• Experience procuring RTA and patient-specific SACT medicines in collaboration
• Experience within Aseptic Technical Services and supporting the timely provision of IV SACT for oncology and haematology patients

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive knowledge of standards required within NHS section 10 aseptic service
• Good understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities

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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole, BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Technician - Aseptic Services, Denise Gibbons, denise.gibbons5@nhs.net, 03000193575

Supporting documents
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