Senior Pharmacy Technician Aseptics


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL3 6HX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Work closely with the Cancer Services team to ensure preparation of chemotherapy is in a sterile aseptic environment and complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Accountable Pharmacist in planning and prioritising workload Deputise for the Cancer Services Lead Pharmacy Technician as required. Support the receipt, preparation and aseptic dispensing of cancer medicines Perform and check calculations relating to chemotherapy doses and drug volumes as part of pre-production and in-process checking procedures. Participate in quality control monitoring activities, including broth validation and environmental monitoring, to maintain a safe and clean working environment. Undertake validation activities and complete associated processes in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure the safe, secure and legal handling, storage and supply of medicines. Support compliance with QAAP standards and assist with audit and quality assurance activities. Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation is completed, stored and filed appropriately. Provide medicines-related information and advice to healthcare professionals within own level of competence. Act as an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT), undertaking final accuracy checks of prescriptions, including outsourced chemotherapy prescriptions that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist, in line with departmental SOPs. Exercise professional judgement and refer any queries appropriately in line with personal competences Manage stock control activities, including regular expiry date checking, removal of expired stock and identification of stock approaching expiry. Ensure pharmaceutical waste is disposed of safely and in accordance with local and national waste management regulations. Take responsibility for the receipt, dispensing, issue and safe storage of medicines, including clinical trial medications, oral anti-cancer therapies and controlled drugs.

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