Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
Are you methodical? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail and accuracy? Are you Patient focused. Then this may be the new career for you!
There never has been a more exciting time for Continued Personal Development and career pathways for candidates with the right outlook, work ethic and commitment.
Working in Aseptic Services is a vocation. It is technical, detailed, sometimes repetitive but the learning never ends.
We provide a range of injectable medicines e.g Chemotherapy and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for patients, using isolator cabinets in a cleanroom environment.
Working as part of a team, once trained you would be responsible for making medicines using needles and syringes.
Working under supervision you also will rotate through other areas of the department e.g. assembly, worksheet and labels etc. so you need to be able to follow procedures to the letter and be able to document things clearly and concisely.
No experience is necessary for the band 2 position as comprehensive training will be given.
This position offers progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completion of training and qualification.
Only candidates with suitable experience and NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or accepted equivalent may apply for the Band 3 position.
IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification in the job description will not be successful.
Main duties of the job
To aseptically prepare and manufacture products including parental feeds, clinical trials and cytotoxic regimes in accordance with written guidelines and procedures meeting daily production targets. To support the team in the provision of a safe and efficient technical service.
You will assemble trays containing consumables and ingredients for 1st stage checks, therefore must be able to document information clearly and accurately.
You will perform transfer sanitisation using isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectants and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas or work on a regular basis.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
236-CSS-CS380-26-A
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
- Evidence of team working capabilities
- Flexible, motivated, and organised
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
- Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Numerical accuracy
- Willingness to follow instructions
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
Desirable
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
- Evidence of team working capabilities
- Flexible, motivated, and organised
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
- Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Numerical accuracy
- Willingness to follow instructions
- Able to work unsupervised in closed sterile environment
Desirable
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services
Charlotte Downhill
01616278970
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
236-CSS-CS380-26-A
Job locations
The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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