Lead Technician - Sterile Production Unit - Chemotherapy & MABs

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Lead Technician for the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. This role involves coordinating staff, ensuring high-quality aseptic manufacture of medicines, and supporting team development. Ideal candidates will be registered technicians with experience in aseptic processes and Good Manufacturing Practice. Personal development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacy technician or registered science manufacturing technician.
• Experience in aseptic manufacture is essential.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate manufacturing staff and organise daily workloads.
• Participate in regular aseptic preparation of a variety of products.
• Supervisory responsibilities, including performance monitoring.

Skills

Aseptic manufacture

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Team collaboration

Education

Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Technician to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit team at the Queens Medical Centre campus of the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

You must be a qualified pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or registered science manufacturing technician registered with the Science Council.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic manufacture. The unit is a busy MHRA licensed unit and prepares ready to use intravenous medicines to the trust and external NHS organisations. Along with Parenteral Nutrition we also manufacture Paediatric Chemotherapy, Specials and Batches Products.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the manufacturing staff and organise the daily work load with a specific focus on parenteral nutrition products, supported by the Chief Technician and other lead technicians.
• Participate in regular aseptic preparation of a variety of products including Parenteral Nutrition, cytotoxic and monoclonal antibody treatments, using automation and hand fill techniques.
• Supervisory responsibilities, including participation in formal and informal systems used to monitor performance of staff.
• Ensure accuracy in work and maintain familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Maintain competency and prove this with annual competency assessments.
• Work under pressure, prioritise work, and work alone or as part of a team.
• Participate in the training of staff new to the department and help to develop new systems of working.
• Lead in co-ordinating the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared Chemotherapy products and Monoclonal antibodies.
• Contribute to the overall organisation and supervision of technical and operational aspects of the Sterile Production Unit to ensure high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service delivery.
• Divide time between operational service needs of the department and other aspects of the sterile production department as agreed with the Chief Technician.
• Based primarily within SPU at the QMC Campus but may be required to attend meetings at both campuses to enhance effectiveness.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or registered science manufacturing technician registered with the Science Council.
• Experience in aseptic manufacture.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Commitment to annual competency assessments and maintenance of competency.
• Able to work under pressure, prioritise, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in training and development of staff and systems.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Note: This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.