Aseptic Services Technician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3212 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
This is an internal vacancy
We are seeking a motivated band 4 or 5 GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly Aseptic Services Team
If you are accurate, methodical, technically minded and interested in a career where you never stop learning or developing this may just be for you.
Band 4 applicants: This is an exciting opportunity to provide the right candidate career progression through a conversion process to Band 5 after full training and successful completion of competencies.
Job description
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered or eligible to register with The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Science Council
Skills
Essential
- Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy
- Awareness of the duties involved in the post
- A basic working knowledge of pharmaceutical practice
Desirable
- Previous experience in Aseptic Services/Technical Services
- A good working knowledge of current aseptic standards.
Qualification
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services and NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services. Or the recognised equivalent to the above
About the employer
The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmaceutical technicians (SOC 3212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £26,572–36,348
- Median £31,096
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3212 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.