Pharmacy Aseptics

Overview

There has never been a more exciting and innovative time to work for our Aseptic services team. An excellent opportunity has become available for a Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician with experience and interest in Aseptic Services to become a member of our team.

• NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician
• Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3 and registration with the Science Council as a Science Technician
• Experience or interest in Aseptic Services
• High motivation, attention to detail, organisational skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Participate in and supervise the aseptic production of Clinical trials, SACT, EAMS, FOC and Gene therapy injectable medicines in a dedicated cleanroom with five negative pressure isolators
• Support the Education and Training Lead – Aseptic Services in initial and re‑validation training of the team
• Manage day‑to‑day running of the unlicensed production unit, including staff, stock, HR duties and Quality Assurance
• Supervise and manage technical staff, including HR duties such as performance appraisals
• Organise safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products
• Deliver full training to production staff on GMP activities, ensuring proficient and safe working within an Aseptic Services Unit
• Coordinate operator validations and competency checks
• Co‑ordinate workflow and workforce to provide a safe, efficient and effective service
• Revise Standard Operating Procedures and implement new or revised procedures
• Manage cost‑effective use of consumables and sanitisation products within the aseptic facility
• Take part in internal and external audits and support investigations related to production events
• Communicate information effectively to all aseptic staff, customers, MDTs and other pharmacy staff in a timely manner
• Serve as a professional role model, developing positive relationships with key personnel internally and externally
• Report and liaise on environmental monitoring findings, perform accuracy checks, and ensure completion of all logs and records
• Assist in planning and organising workload schedules, ensuring adequate trained staff and adherence to capacity plans
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, including COSHH regulations and Good Manufacturing Practice
• Participate in the Aseptic On‑Call preparation service for chemotherapy outside normal working hours on a rotational basis
• Participate in a Saturday/Sunday and Bank Holiday rota when required
• Record and manage inventory, procurement, stock control and safe storage of medicines and consumables
• Maintain the quality and safety of aluminium drug products, ensuring accurate stocking and waste minimisation
• Support the recruitment, appraisal and professional development of Band 4 technicians, aseptic practitioners and assistants
• Collaborate with the team to improve working practices, procedures and documentation, and implement remedial actions following audits
• Deputise for the Highly Specialised Technician during absences and handle initial complaints and incident reports
• Keep updated with current pharmaceutical practice and attend approved meetings, courses, or conferences for professional development

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, we regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

Pre‑Employment Checks will include:
- Identity verification
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (dependent on role)
- Professional registration and/or qualification check
- Occupational health assessment
- Employment history and reference validation
- HMRC employment history submission for the most recent three years (for external candidates)

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from candidates requiring sponsorship, provided the role is eligible. Applicants who cannot demonstrate right to work may have conditional offers withdrawn>

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people, people with disabilities and all others. We guarantee interview of all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery and are fully committed to ethical conduct and transparency in all our business dealings.