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
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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. xwzovoh
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
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