(*) Aseptic Production Technician

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Aseptic Production Technician to join Basildon Hospital's Pharmacy Technical Services. You will co-ordinate chemotherapy supply, assist in aseptic compounding, and support staff training and GMP compliance.

The role offers leadership duties in the absence of the unit lead, with a focus on safe, accurate preparation of aseptic products and high-quality patient care. A background in aseptic production and strong teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences SMT, Science degree or SMT qualification.
• Experience in aseptic environment post-qualification and ability to train others.
• Registered with the GPhC or Science Council or SMT ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the supply of chemotherapy to the day unit.
• Provide information to nurses/doctors on patient doses and treatments.
• Participate in monthly team meetings and GMP training rota.
• Assist in compounding all aseptic preparations and relevant documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Training others

Education

NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services

BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences SMT

Science degree or SMT qualification

Tools

Chemocare

SOP documentation

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Aseptic Production Technician

The closing date is 23 October 2026

Exciting Opportunity in Pharmacy Technical Services - Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about delivering safe, high-quality medicines to patients? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly team of pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists at Basildon Hospital.

As a key member of our technical services team, you'll play a vital role in the timely provision of aseptically dispensed products, including chemotherapy and intravenous additives. You'll ensure all products are prepared in line with strict operating procedures, maintaining the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.

In this role, you'll also have the chance to step up and supervise staff, managing the day-to-day running of the unit in the absence of the team leader-an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills.

What we're looking for:

A self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a desire to learn and grow. A qualified Registered Pharmacy Technician, Production Technician, or someone currently undertaking the Science Medicine Technician qualification with aseptic experience.

Main duties of the job

Co-coordinate the supply of Chemotherapy to the Chemotherapy day unit ensuring products are supplied in a timely manner.

Provide information to nurses and doctors when required on patient doses and treatments.

Take an active part in monthly team meetings to maintain practice.

Take part in a GMP training rota providing a training session for staff within the aseptic unit.

Participate in the compounding of all aseptic preparations.

Complete worksheets, transcribing detailed information from chemocare prescriptions onto worksheets, carrying out of complex calculations.

Undertake transcription, calculation and reconciliation checks on manufacturing documents prior to the use of the document by any grade of staff.

Ensure that all readings and limits are within range and that the unit is maintained and fit for operational use, reporting any deviations to a senior member of staff.

Assisting unit managers with the maintenance of documentation systems including updating and making changes to SOP's and other associated documents.

Action any quality alerts identifying the route cause using different forms of route cause analysis tools.

Assist in the management of stock and consumables and in liaison with the procurement team to help identify any discrepancies and act upon these.

In absence of the unit manager or lead technician manage the day to day activities of the unit.

Assist in the training of junior staff.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. for some roles i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive

Education & Qualification

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services, BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences SMT, Science degree or equivalent or currently completing the smt qualification

Knowledge & Experience

• Able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic environment post qualification.
• Is able to provide evidence of training others
• A well completed application with minimal errors

Registration

• Registered with the GPhc or Science Council or in the process of completing smt

Knowledge

• Demonstrates a knowledge of GMP

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)