Aseptic Services Lead – CIVAS & PN

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Aseptic Services Technician to lead CIVAS and Parenteral Nutrition services. The role reports to the accountable pharmacist and focuses on safe, compliant preparation and supply of high-risk medicines, with emphasis on quality systems and continuous improvement.

You will manage the aseptic team, drive service development, work with clinical colleagues, and ensure adherence to QAAPS, GMP and national guidance while delivering

Qualifications

• Operational management experience in aseptic supply services.
• Familiarity with QAAPS, GMP and national guidance.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary CIVAS/PN team.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the CIVAS & PN service, ensuring safe, effective and efficient service delivery.
• Lead, manage and develop the aseptic technical workforce, including recruitment, training, competency assessment and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with QAAPS standards, GMP requirements and national guidance.
• Oversee quality assurance activities, audits, investigations, incident management, CAPAs and continuous improvement programmes.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures and SOPs to support regulatory compliance and best practice.
• Support strategic projects, service expansion and the delivery of aseptic clinical trials.
• Manage staffing resources, operational planning, stock control and supplier contracts to maintain service continuity.
• Build collaborative relationships across pharmacy, clinical services and external partners to drive innovation and service improvement.

Skills

Operational leadership

Aseptic services

Quality management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Staff development

Education

Postgraduate technical services qualification

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Aseptic Services Technician to lead CIVAS and Parenteral Nutrition services. The role reports to the accountable pharmacist and focuses on safe, compliant preparation and supply of high-risk medicines, with emphasis on quality systems and continuous improvement.

You will manage the aseptic team, drive service development, work with clinical colleagues, and ensure adherence to QAAPS, GMP and national guidance while delivering