Job summary Specialist Technical Services Senior Operative (including Pharmacy Technicians) Have you got the enthusiasm and confidence to take up the challenge of this exciting post in the Pharmacy Technical Services department. About our Pharmacy Service Working as part of the team within the Main Pharmacy department you will deliver a high quality, flexible and responsive service. Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. These roles will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met. You will need to be qualified to BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services (Pharmacy Technicians) or BSc or equivalent in scientific or related subjects. Main duties of the job Carry out any necessary checking processes required during the production of manufactured, repacked or extemporaneous products Dispense aseptically prepared products for inpatients, outpatients and outside customers, including cytotoxic products and radiopharmaceuticals, by calculating appropriate dosage and quantities required against prescriptions/requisitions, following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). With the Aseptic Production Leaders, take responsibility for staff deployment, prioritisation of workload, supervision of staff and delegation of duties. Liaise as appropriate with other Technicians and Senior Operatives to ensure the efficiency of all activities. Prepare and dispense Radiopharmaceutical products within the correct designated area, following the Local Rules at all times and ensuring Registration Limits are adhered to. Select, prepare and use isolators and work areas correctly, in line with aseptic procedures. Accurately select and measure all ingredients as per product worksheet. About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR272-25 Job locations Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a technical area of pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility In handling materials which are hazardous Desirable Working within a sterile environment e.g. Laminar Flow cabinets or isolator Training of others. Demonstrated supervisory skills Qualifications Essential BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Science Manufacturing Technician, or Level 5 qualification in a scientific subject. Level 5 qualifications are: diploma of higher education (DipHE), foundation degree, higher national diploma (HND), level 5 award, level 5 certificate, level 5 diploma, level 5 NVQ Desirable Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society Knowledge Essential Good Manufacturing Practice, Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide) Desirable Good knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations Hospital environment or systems COSHH regulations Personal Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English Ability to work under pressure accurately Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working within a technical area of pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility In handling materials which are hazardous Desirable Working within a sterile environment e.g. Laminar Flow cabinets or isolator Training of others. Demonstrated supervisory skills Qualifications Essential BTec, NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Science Manufacturing Technician, or Level 5 qualification in a scientific subject. Level 5 qualifications are: diploma of higher education (DipHE), foundation degree, higher national diploma (HND), level 5 award, level 5 certificate, level 5 diploma, level 5 NVQ Desirable Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Royal Pharmaceutical Society Knowledge Essential Good Manufacturing Practice, Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors (Orange Guide) Desirable Good knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations Hospital environment or systems COSHH regulations Personal Skills Essential Demonstrate ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English Ability to work under pressure accurately 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Colchester Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, CO4 5JD Colchester, United Kingdom