Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in England is seeking a Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician to oversee aseptic services. The role requires extensive aseptic preparation knowledge and management skills to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The position involves supervising daily operations and collaborating with clinical teams. This is a unique opportunity to join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional cancer services. The Trust offers various employee benefits and supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents.
• Experience in supervisory roles.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the day-to-day running of the Aseptic Services.
• Support the Aseptic Services Manager in compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Trials team for GCP regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge in aseptic preparation

Supervision and management

Quality Management

Collaboration with clinical teams

Job description

The Kent Oncology Centre provides comprehensive cancer services for the 1.8million population of Kent Medway and East Sussex.

The Kent Oncology Centre Provides a full range of chemotherapy and supportive treatment at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.

The Oncology Pharmacy Team benefits from a high profile within the Kent Oncology Centre and the Kent & Medway Cancer Collaborative. We are always striving to improve in order to meet the demands and challenges of an evolving service. The Aseptic Department is situated at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital @ Pembury and supplies IV SACT treatments to our designated Chemotherapy wards and Clinics across the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Hospitals.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self‑motivated professional technician who is ready to take the next step in their career within Aseptic Services.

You will be part of a team consisting of like‑minded pharmacists, technicians and assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of service.

The job description outlines the role of the Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician.

Responsibilities

• The role requires extensive technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents, adherence to regulatory standards and a commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of aseptic products.
• You will supervise and direct the day to day running of the Aseptic Services.
• Support the Aseptic Services Manager to ensure a comprehensive service complying with relevant legislation, good practices and following standard operating procedures.
• You will work closely with the Clinical Trials team to ensure all IV IMP's are manufactured following trial sponsors guidelines and GCP regulations.
• You will work collaboratively with the QA team to support the ongoing Quality Management system for the unit.
• We are investing in the SMT and SMPO courses for our staff and therefore part of the Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician role is supporting the mentoring and training of the members of staff as they start their journey within Aseptics.

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?

We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.