Lead Aseptic Services Technician

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced registered pharmacy technician to lead the Aseptic Services Unit. This pivotal role involves managing the workforce, developing training programs, and improving processes to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will have experience in an aseptic setting and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The organization values diversity and is committed to staff wellbeing, offering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Support for staff wellbeing

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
• Experience in aseptic settings is essential.
• Ability to lead a team under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the aseptics workforce.
• Develop and maintain training programs.
• Oversee stock management within the aseptic unit.

Skills

Management experience

Aseptic technique knowledge

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Registered pharmacy technician

Job description

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to strategically manage and develop the aseptics workforce in response to service demands.
• Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to explore and develop commercial opportunities for the aseptic unit.
• To act as technical lead for the aseptic service unit.
• Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and revalidation programme for pharmacists, technicians and assistants working within the aseptic services unit.
• Play an active and influential role in improving processes and implementing change.
• Oversee stock management within the aseptic unit including the management of CMM and radiopharmacy computer systems.
• Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead in developing the aseptic services.
• Assist and participate in external audits of the aseptic unit.
• Act as an authorised Product Approver within the aseptics unit undertaking final check and approval of cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) within the aseptics unit.

We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC who has experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic setting with management experience to lead the Aseptic team, made up of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

This role is part of the senior management team and is critical to the operational day to day running and future development of the Aseptic Services Unit. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, enthusiasm to promote new ideas, determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in Aseptics.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team.