Lead Pharmacy Technician-Aseptics, Health and Safety and Medical Gases

Job summaryDO YOU WANT A VARIED JOB, WITH CONTINUOUS LEARNING, HELPING PATIENTS FROM BEHIND THE SCENE AND WORKING WITH A GREAT TEAM AND IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT?If so perhaps a role within the Pharmacy Aseptics Team is for you?This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated pharmacy technician to play a vital role in the safe and effective delivery of aseptic and pharmacy services. The postholder will lead on Health and Safety within the Pharmacy Department, act as the departmental COSHH and Medical Gases lead, and support the provision of a high‑quality aseptic medicines service. Working closely with the Lead Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician for Aseptic Services, the successful candidate will contribute to maintaining compliance with Trust governance, audit and quality assurance standards. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, training and service development responsibilities within a supportive and forward‑thinking pharmacy team.About usHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.If you are looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you.Benefits for colleaguesA supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.Staff Recognition – regular appraisals and awards such as Making a Difference, Team of the Month and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.Employee Support and wellbeing – a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service.Visa sponsorship is available for certain roles only. Please confirm the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before applying.DetailsDate posted: 24 November 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 6Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part‑timeReference number: 421-LTUCC-3487RLocation: Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SXJob responsibilitiesThe postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of aseptic medicine supply services, acting as an accuracy checking technician for the final release of licensed and outsourced products. Responsibilities include:Maintaining and reviewing aseptic Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and quality improvement actions following external audits.Acting as the Pharmacy Department Health and Safety Lead to ensure compliance with Trust policies, oversee COSHH documentation, conduct safety audits and promote a culture of wellbeing and continuous improvement.Serving as Pharmacy Lead for Medical Gases, ensuring adherence to HTM 02‑01, MHRA and Trust standards, and coordinating safe management, training and audit activities.Delivering Health and Safety and COSHH training, supporting governance and quality assurance processes and contributing to service development, education and compliance with professional and legal requirements.Qualifications and ExperienceEssential qualificationsNVQ level 3 pharmacy services or equivalent and registration with the GPhC.ACT qualification and/or Product Approval Accreditation.Desirable qualificationsNationally recognised qualification in Health and Safety.Working knowledge of the requirements of HTM 02‑01 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems.Essential experienceExperience in pharmacy practice and hospital pharmacy.Teaching and training experience.Desirable experienceExperience conducting and recording Health and Safety and COSHH risk assessments.Legal and registration requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks (formerly CRB) will be required.Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.Employer detailsHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustHarrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, HG2 7SXWebsite: https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr