Senior Pharmacy Technician

Sheffield Children's Hospital is a specialist paediatric centre. The Pharmacy department provides a progressive pharmacy service to a variety of patients throughout the region, making it a highly rewarding working environment.,

• Prepare and in process check a range of aseptic products including:- CIVAS, PN, Cytotoxics and ATMP's (Clinical trials)


• Assembly of trays for manufacture


• Process checking of trays for manufacture


• Writing of worksheets


• Labelling of worksheets


• Checking of worksheets


• Accurate costing and checking of all materials and consumables used


• Participate in quality management activities


• Support the senior technicians in the day to day running of the unit


• Training of staff


• Managing the day to day operations within the aseptic unit


• Writing of procedures


• Investigating deviations
  
  Thanks to a successful bid for additional funding, we have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic Senior Pharmacy Technician to join the aseptics team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our aseptic service, having now moved into our new facility.


This post will include working with advanced therapeutic medicinal products and new and emerging therapies and clinical trials.

The role will involve the day to day running of the aseptic unit. This will include the preparation and the in-process checking of a range of aseptic products. Cleaning of all isolators and laminar air flow cabinets is required along with general housekeeping in accordance with agreed procedures and frequency. Good knowledge of quality management and GMP is essential. Experience of training staff is desirable.

You must be fully registered with the GPHC as a pharmacy technician and have experience of working in aseptic services.

You will be required to participate in the weekend and bank holiday rota.

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care

1. Brilliant Place to work

1. Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.