Aseptic Production Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is excited to invite an enthusiastic individual to join their Pharmacy Technical Services team at Basildon Hospital. This role as a Pharmacy Technician involves coordinating the supply of chemotherapy products and supporting medical staff. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess strong communication skills. A background as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or ongoing relevant qualifications is essential. This position provides leadership opportunities and professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with aseptic experience.
• Qualified or actively pursuing related technical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply of chemotherapy products.
• Provide support and information to medical staff.
• Participate in GMP training and staff development.
• Assist in training of junior staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Desire to learn and grow

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Production Technician or ongoing Science Medicine Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Team Responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate 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 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 the 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 the unit

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.

Additional Information

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification. We look forward to your application! Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide Visa Sponsorship for this role. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.