Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Aseptic Technician
Closing date: 16 July 2026
We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Aseptic Technician to join our busy Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. If you have experience working in a sterile production unit either within the NHS or the commercial sector and wish to broaden your experience, skills and knowledge, then we may have just the job for you.
We are looking for an Aseptic Pharmacy Technician (GPhC registered) or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT qualified) to join our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Pharmacists and provide essential services to ensure patients receive the best treatment and outcome during their stay.
Pharmacy Aseptic Services provides a range of sterile medicinal products including chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, clinical trial medication and other sterile products.
Band/salary is dependent on holding an Accuracy Checking Accreditation; this will be discussed at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake all aspects of sterile production, including making the products, assembly of raw materials and sterile components.
- Generate appropriate documentation including worksheets and labels.
- Supervision and in‑process checking of products in the Clean Room.
- Undertake pre‑process checking upon successful Accuracy Checking Accreditation.
- Assist technical staff with day‑to‑day organisation of workload.
- Assist with specialist cleaning of the Clean Room facilities and equipment.
- Assist with stock management and ordering of materials and other administrative tasks.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on delivering a quality service that is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised for outstanding care and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide all staff behaviour and interactions. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare to the local community and to patients with rare or complex conditions at a regional, national and international level.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status or socioeconomic background.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full‑time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full‑time permanent contract unless you have applied for a Graduate visa or have successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
Interviews are due to be held on 28th July 2026.
Benefits
- Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
- Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital.
- Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites and the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
- Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
- 24/7 hot food available at a reduced cost for colleagues.
- Staff pod break spaces with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for rest, refuel and recharge.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note that if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC Pharmaceutical Science OR CGLI/Apothecaries Hall pre‑1985 certificates.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) OR Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Apprenticeship (Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing).
- Registered Science Technician (RSsciTech).
- Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance experience.
- Leeds Aseptic Dispensing Course or equivalent.
Experience
- Aseptic experience in hospital or commercial sectors.
- Current post Band 4 or above.
- Good team player and sensitivity to the need to optimise team performance.
- Substantial hospital pharmacy experience.
- Evidence of teaching, training and supervision.
- Previous experience of working in the NHS.
Knowledge
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Up‑to‑date knowledge of GMP and Quality Management Systems.
- Pharmacy computerised systems.
- Appraisal knowledge.
- NVQ assessor qualifications.
- Project management knowledge.
Skills
- Regularly communicates with key groups and stakeholders: pharmacy staff, multidisciplinary team/cross‑sector, patients, carers, general public, pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience of report writing.
Additional Requirements
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues, in accordance with the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Committed to hospital service for the medium term.
- Confident and personable.
- Professional presentation; credible colleague.
- Demonstrates personal discipline.
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.
Compensation
£28,392 to £39,043 a year (dependent on holding a Accuracy Checking Accreditation).
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