Higher Level Pharmacy Technician – Production – Band 5

Job description

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician – Production (Band 5)

Kettering General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

Full-Time, Perm or Bank

Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are working with Kettering General Hospital to recruit a Band 5 Higher Level Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Production Unit.

This is a key role supporting the delivery of a safe and efficient chemotherapy and aseptic production service, ensuring patients receive timely access to specialist medications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the production and chemotherapy service
• Prepare and dispense cytotoxic and aseptic medicines, including intravenous, intramuscular, and intrathecal treatments
• Undertake final accuracy checking of dispensed items, including chemotherapy
• Work within cleanroom/isolator environments in line with departmental procedures and safety standards
• Produce worksheets and labels using pharmacy IT systems
• Support the preparation of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for adults and neonates
• Supervise and support junior staff, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work
• Liaise with consultants, nursing staff, and wider MDT to ensure timely supply of medicines
• Contribute to audit, service improvement, and clinical governance activities

This is a varied role combining technical production, supervision, and patient-focused pharmacy services.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• GPhC registration
• Recent experience in a hospital aseptic or production environment
• Experience in final accuracy checking
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work accurately in a pressurised clinical environment

Desirable

• Experience working with chemotherapy or cytotoxic medicines
• Experience supervising or training staff
• Knowledge of TPN preparation
• Experience in audit or service development

Why Apply?

• Work within a specialist chemotherapy and aseptic production service
• Develop advanced technical skills in cytotoxic and sterile preparation
• Be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team
• Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and innovation
• Play a direct role in supporting patient treatment pathways

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kettering

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English