Lead Production Technician – Aseptic & Sterile

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy manufacturing department manages aseptic and sterile production, CIVAS and LAFC units, ensuring safe, compliant operations. The role provides leadership for training and supervising technical staff and coordinating with the Operational Lead Pharmacist to optimise resources.

You will oversee rotation-based responsibilities across Chemotherapy, CIVAS, LAFC, and Sterile/Non-Sterile services, uphold GMP, QA documentation, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualification experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Experience managing staff in a hospital environment.
• Proven competence in supervising workload and staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Experience in production release of aseptically prepared injectables.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the Chemotherapy Unit, CIVAS, LAFC and Sterile/Non-Sterile units on rotation.
• Training and supervision of technical staff within the designated areas.
• Ensure documentation and procedures comply with current legislation and GMP.
• Collaborate with the Operational Lead Pharmacist to maximise departmental resources.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Staff training

GMP knowledge

QA systems

Documentation

Education

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3

BTEC or Pharmaceutical Science Degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Tools

JAC stock management system

Windows-based systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust pharmacy manufacturing department manages aseptic and sterile production, CIVAS and LAFC units, ensuring safe, compliant operations. The role provides leadership for training and supervising technical staff and coordinating with the Operational Lead Pharmacist to optimise resources.

You will oversee rotation-based responsibilities across Chemotherapy, CIVAS, LAFC, and Sterile/Non-Sterile services, uphold GMP, QA documentation, and drive continuous