Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant Aseptic Services | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockton, TS19 8PE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

At University Hospitals Tees we have high ambitions and, as a Group, we are committed to delivering more together for the populations we serve. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Aseptic Services Unit as a Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant (Aseptic Services), supporting the safe and accurate preparation of specialised injectable medicines used in patient care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary aseptic team, you will contribute to the delivery of a high‑quality, patient‑focused aseptic service. The role involves the preparation and in‑process checking of chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products within a cleanroom environment, in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

This post is primarily based at the University Hospital of North Tees within North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the University Hospitals Tees (UHT) group, which includes both North Tees & Hartlepool and South Tees sites, the post holder may be required to work at other UHT locations in the future to support service needs and ensure continuity of the aseptic service.

Aseptic preparation and in‑process checking of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and other sterile products within a controlled cleanroom environment.

Perform routine and scheduled cleaning of all areas of the aseptic production unit, including equipment, isolators and cleanroom surfaces, in accordance with GMP and departmental SOPs.

Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients, consumables and equipment through the aseptic unit following defined cleanroom procedures.

Maintain compliance with GMP through accurate documentation, critical self‑assessment and adherence to environmental and sterility standards.

Participate in microbiological and environmental monitoring activities to support sterility assurance.

Prepare worksheets, labels and routine documentation using Ascribe and other unit systems.

Support stock management, including monitoring levels, rotating stock and assisting with ordering to maintain operational continuity.

Identify, record and escalate non‑conformities to senior colleagues to minimise disruption to production.

Contribute to internal meetings, team discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain competency through mandatory training and aseptic‑specific accreditation packages.

Demonstrate aseptic techniques and unit processes to trainees and new staff when appropriate.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organizations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behavior change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Aseptic Production

Aseptically prepare and check medicines using fine judgement within a cleanroom environment. “Aseptically prepare and check medicines using fine judgement within a cleanroom environment.” (JD)

Perform cleaning of all areas of the production unit, ensuring compliance with GMP and departmental procedures.

Assemble, disinfect and transfer ingredients and disposables appropriately through the aseptic unit.

Maintain high levels of manual dexterity for manipulation of pharmaceutical products.

Quality, Governance and GMP Compliance

Identify, record and report non‑conformities to minimise disruption to unit activities. “Actively participate in the identification and recording of non‑conformities and advising senior colleagues of issues…” (JD)

Analyse documented GMP observations and escalate deviations to senior staff.

Participate in internal and external audits of the aseptic service.

Ensure adherence to Trust and departmental policies, including infection control, health and safety, safeguarding and confidentiality.

Documentation and Administration

Prepare worksheets, labels and documentation using Ascribe and other systems.

Assist with routine and complex documentation within the aseptic unit.

Support the recording and analysis of data, both manually and electronically.

Stock and Resource Management

Maintain stock levels of medicines and consumables in line with operational requirements.

Evaluate stock levels and support ordering processes to ensure continuity of service.

Training, Competency and Development

Complete all aseptic competency‑based training packages and maintain validity.

Undertake mandatory training and updates in line with Trust policy.

Demonstrate aseptic activities to students, trainees and new staff when appropriate.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Work in a cleanroom environment for prolonged periods, including sitting, standing and cleaning floors, walls and ceilings.

Lift and handle pharmaceutical containers and equipment as required.

Gown appropriately and enter cleanrooms via step‑over benches in accordance with local procedures.

Education and Training

Undertake mandatory training, updates and competency‑based aseptic training packages.

Maintain competence within validity periods.

Demonstrate aseptic activities to students, trainees and new staff.

Hold, or be willing to work towards, a Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) apprenticeship / NVQ Level 2 — an essential requirement for this post.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026

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