Aseptic Services Specialist – High-Risk Injectables (Band 6)

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is expanding its Pharmacy Aseptic Service with a new onsite unit for injectable medicines, and we are looking to recruit a full-time Specialist Aseptic Services Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The role requires Accredited Checking Technician qualification, GMP/GDP/GCP awareness, and experience in aseptic or cancer services to support a team delivering high-risk medicines safely.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent).
• Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation or willingness to work towards.
• Evidence of post-qualification training in Aseptic Services (e.g., Leeds University).
• Product Approval Accreditation or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of the PASU operations.
• Coordinate daily workload with the PASU to ensure timely supply of products.
• Manage staff rotas and plan work duties to maintain staffing levels.
• Maintain computer systems and documentation per SOPs; ensure GMP/GDP/GCP compliance.
• Complete daily capacity planner and escalate capacity concerns as needed.
• Act as Accredited Checking Technician for quality inspection of outsourced injectables.

Skills

Accredited Checking Technician

GMP/GDP/GCP awareness

Aseptic experience

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation

Tools

Computer systems for documentation

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is expanding its Pharmacy Aseptic Service with a new onsite unit for injectable medicines, and we are looking to recruit a full-time Specialist Aseptic Services Technician on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The role requires Accredited Checking Technician qualification, GMP/GDP/GCP awareness, and experience in aseptic or cancer services to support a team delivering high-risk medicines safely.