Aseptic Services Lead Pharmacy Technician

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay seeks a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with aseptic services experience to lead the Aseptic Services team and ensure safe, compliant production of sterile medicines.

The role includes training and supervising staff, maintaining QA systems, and working with multidisciplinary teams to improve service quality and patient safety across three main hospitals.

Qualifications

• Recognised Pharmacy technician qualification and registrations.
• GPhC registration is required.
• Accredited Checking Qualification and NW framework.
• GCP accreditation.
• Assessors Award.
• CIPS qualification in procurement and supply.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support to ensure the safe and timely preparation of aseptically prepared medicines in accordance with GMP, QA and Trust requirements.
• Undertake technical validation of aseptic worksheets, manufacturing documentation and associated records.
• Support and maintain the aseptic Quality Management System, including audits, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, medicines legislation, NHS guidance and local policies.
• Participate in validation, qualification and environmental monitoring activities.
• Provide leadership within the aseptic team and promote a culture of quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Support the education, training, supervision and competency assessment of pharmacy staff working within Aseptic Services.
• Assist in the investigation of quality incidents and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor service performance, quality metrics and production activity, contributing to audits and inspections.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, quality assurance and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective aseptic service.
• Contribute to service development, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Aseptic services

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education leadership/training

Regulatory knowledge

GPhC registration

MS Word

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Service skills

GPhC registration

Accredited Checking Qualification (ACQ)

GCP accreditation

Assessors Award

CIPS qualification in procurement and supply

Tools

MS Word

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay seeks a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with aseptic services experience to lead the Aseptic Services team and ensure safe, compliant production of sterile medicines.

The role includes training and supervising staff, maintaining QA systems, and working with multidisciplinary teams to improve service quality and patient safety across three main hospitals.