Job overview

Permanent | Full Time

Sheffield Children’s Hospital is a leading specialist paediatric centre, and our Pharmacy Department delivers a progressive, patient-focused service across the region—making it a truly rewarding place to work.

We’re excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and forward-thinking Aseptics Team.

 As we continue to expand our aseptic services, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of advanced therapeutic medicinal products, emerging therapies, and clinical trials.

About You

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician

• Experience in aseptic services, with a strong understanding of GMP and quality systems

• A proactive approach to supervision and coordination in a clinical setting

• A commitment to continuous improvement and patient safety

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Lead Senior Technician, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, process check, and coordinate aseptic products including CIVAS, PN, cytotoxics, and ATMPs

• Assemble and verify trays for manufacture; write, label, and check worksheets

• Ensure accurate costing and tracking of materials and consumables

• Contribute to quality management and investigate deviations

• Support senior technicians in daily operations and staff training

• Manage day-to-day activities and assist in writing procedures within the aseptic unit

• Support staff training and development within the unit

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.