Band 6 Specialist Technician Aseptic Unit Manager

NHS Professionals; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS staff provider seeks an Aseptic Unit Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. You will oversee the safe preparation of chemotherapy, ensure operational excellence, and manage procurement processes. Ideal candidates are GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technicians with expertise in aseptic practices. This role offers flexibility and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Learning & Development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in aseptic processes.
• Skilled in preparing chemotherapy and aseptic medications.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aseptic unit team and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Manage procurement and inventory for aseptic products.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, and QA teams for service delivery.
• Provide training and supervision to staff and learners.

Skills

Aseptic hospital pharmacy practice

Safe preparation of chemotherapy

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity as an Aseptic Unit Manager at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, working across Stoke Mandeville and High Wycombe. In this pivotal role, you will lead and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team, driving excellence in aseptic service provision. You will maintain and enhance quality and safety within the unit, ensuring all operational processes are guided by robust Standard Operating Procedures and best practice standards. You will also drive innovation and improvement in pharmaceutical services, contributing to the ongoing development of the department and the wider pharmacy service, while promoting professional excellence and upholding the highest standards of conduct.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Technician Aseptic Unit Manager, you will work under the supervision of the Accountable Pharmacist or their designated representative to support the safe, effective, and patient-focused delivery of aseptic services across the organisation. You will be responsible for the procurement, inventory management, and cost control of externally sourced aseptic products, as well as accuracy checking of oral chemotherapy and associated supportive medications. You will be managing the unlicensed aseptic unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital and providing day-to-day supervision and support to pharmacy staff in this technical area. You will collaborate closely with nursing teams and pharmacists to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of chemotherapy and other aseptic products across the Trust. Additionally, you will work alongside the Quality Assurance Department to maintain safe and efficient service operations, and act as a Practice Supervisor and Expert Witness, supporting the training and development of pharmacy staff and students.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance

Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and built paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access

Over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• To maintain consistent concentration and attention to detail to minimise medication errors and ensure patient safety.
• To safely handle hazardous materials, including cytotoxic medicines, monoclonal antibodies, and cleaning agents, in compliance with all safety standards.
• To accurately and promptly communicate information regarding prescriptions and medication availability to pharmacy, medical, nursing colleagues, and patients.
• To manage staff rotas and support professional development, including supervision, training, and maintaining practice expertise within the team.
• To dispense controlled drugs and investigational medicinal products in line with legal requirements, Good Clinical Practice, trial protocols, and accredited pharmacy standards.
• To develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support the safe and efficient running of the aseptic service.

Person Specification & Qualification

• GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent).
• Experience in aseptic hospital pharmacy practice.
• Skilled in safe preparation of chemotherapy, CIVAS, and other aseptic medicines.
• Willing to train and support learners on GPhC-accredited courses.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, safety standards, and relevant legislation.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Rd,
Southcourt, Aylesbury, HP21 8BD