Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Pembury is looking for a Band 6 Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician to supervise the Aseptic Services. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, supporting compliance with legislation, and mentoring staff. The role offers generous benefits including 27 days of annual leave and NHS Pension Scheme membership. Join a dedicated team at the Kent Oncology Centre, providing essential cancer treatment services in a flexible working environment that prioritizes staff well-being.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme with 20.6% employer contribution

Blue Light card eligibility

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the day‑to‑day running of the Aseptic Services.
• Support the Aseptic Services Manager to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Work closely with the Clinical Trials team for manufacturing IV IMPs.
• Collaborate with the QA team for Quality Management system support.
• Support mentoring and training of staff in Aseptics.
• Maintain technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable agents.

Job description

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust – Aseptic Services – Band 6 Chief Aseptic Manufacturing Technician

Location: Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury – part of the Kent Oncology Centre.

Overview

The Kent Oncology Centre provides comprehensive cancer services to over two million people. The Aseptic Department supplies IV SACT treatments to our designated Chemotherapy wards and Clinics across the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Hospitals.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with the Clinical Trials team to ensure all IV IMPs are manufactured following trial sponsors guidelines and GCP regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the QA team to support the ongoing Quality Management system for the unit.
• Support the mentoring and training of the members of staff as they start their journey within Aseptics.
• Maintain extensive technical knowledge in aseptic preparation of injectable cytotoxic and immunotherapy agents, and a commitment to ensuring the safety and efficacy of aseptic products.

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.
• Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

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.

Application Information

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. The advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.