Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services
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Worthing,
England,
United Kingdom
Health and Care
Skilled Worker
Salary
39959 - 48117 GBP /YEAR
Job posted on May 16, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
Located along the picturesque Sussex coast, our region is renowned for its diversity and vibrancy. With stunning beaches and the beautiful Sussex Downs in close proximity, all our sites provide an exciting and inspiring work environment.
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive cancer pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of oncology services.
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its Aseptic pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals.
The job holder must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or who will need to be able to work with members of the cross site pharmacy aseptic services team and other stakeholders. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
14 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
279-7986602-MAY26
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
People Managment and Development
Essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
People Managment and Development
Essential
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
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Located along the picturesque Sussex coast, our region is renowned for its diversity and vibrancy. With stunning beaches and the beautiful Sussex Downs in close proximity, all our sites provide an exciting and inspiring work environment.
As part of this team you will be able to work with a variety of people providing an outstanding service to the Trust ensuring the safe and efficient provision of chemotherapy.
Join our team at UHS and become a part of our dynamic and progressive cancer pharmacy service. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on patient care and shape the future of oncology services.
Main duties of the job
University Hospitals Sussex (UHS) places immense value on its Aseptic pharmacy team, which has steadily grown in both strength and size over the years. We are delighted to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Technician to join our well-established team of dedicated professionals.
The job holder must be a registered Pharmacy Technician or who will need to be able to work with members of the cross site pharmacy aseptic services team and other stakeholders. Aseptic duties are to be carried out in line with the aseptic unit standard operating procedures (SOPs). Work within the pharmacy dispensary will be to the standards specified in the following: Pharmacy dispensing and labelling standards, Pharmacy departmental standard operating procedures ensuring compliance with Responsible Pharmacist legislation.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
14 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
279-7986602-MAY26
Job locations
Worthing Hospital
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
- Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards
- Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) and Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP) and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet CPD requirements of the accreditation.
- Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
- Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.
Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
To provide assistance in the provision of pharmacy aseptic services at St Richard's Hospital for patients within the Trust including: line management of staff, organisation of day to day activities, preparation of cytotoxic products, worksheet and label preparation and monitoring of the environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Participate in co-ordinating the activities for the aseptic unit, managing staff placement and ensuring safe working practices within the unit.
- Ensure that aseptic duties are carried out according to national standards
- Work towards achieving regional/national accreditations e.g. Pre and In Process Checking (PIPC) and Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP) and maintain an up to date portfolio of evidence to meet CPD requirements of the accreditation.
- Act as a role-model and provide a positive mentoring experience for new and junior staff.
- Act as line manager for designated member(s) of staff taking responsibility for performance review and objective setting in line with Trust policies.
Please read the JD for a more detailed list of roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation Product Approval Accreditation Programme
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of pharmacy aseptic services
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
People Managment and Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising pharmacy staff within an aseptic unit.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Desirable
- Pre and In Process Checking Accreditation Product Approval Accreditation Programme
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of pharmacy aseptic services
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
People Managment and Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising pharmacy staff within an aseptic unit.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).