Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Cheltenham General Hospital for a Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician to join the Aseptic Services Department. The role involves preparing chemotherapy, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and training staff. The position is ideal for motivated individuals with relevant qualifications and experience in aseptic services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Access to NHS pension scheme

Competitive bank rates

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

Access to on-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Candidates will need relevant qualification and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council if appropriate.
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Hospital and aseptic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• To participate in the provision of a safe and efficient aseptic production service.
• To assist in the training of new staff members.
• Provide accredited checking cover within the production unit.

Skills

Good understanding of GMP

Good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of Emis pharmacy system

Education

BTEC or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical service

5 GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths

Completed PIPC course

Completed cleanroom supervisor course

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Manufacturing Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

The closing date is 01 June 2025

PHARMACY PIPC CHECKING TECHNICIAN (BAND 5) - developing the Cleanroom supervision role

An exciting opportunity to join the busy Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department has arisen at Cheltenham General Hospital. This post is based at Cheltenham General Hospital . As part of a regional cancer centre, aseptic services unit prepares chemotherapy for patients from Gloucestershire and the surrounding area, including involvement in a variety of clinical trials. The unit also supplies adult PN for both sites.

We have a vacancy for skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician who is ready to take on an exciting post within the busy Aseptic Services Department at Cheltenham General Hospital. Newly qualified technicians or students qualifying soon are encouraged to apply

Candidates will need relevant qualification (and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council if appropriate)

Main duties of the job

Duties of the job;

- To receive cytotoxic prescriptions , perform pre and in process checks on raw materials, labels and worksheets.

- To perform pre and in process checks in TPN.

- Prepare, using aseptic technique , cytotoxic intravenous syringes and infusions.

- To generate worksheets and labels , assemble raw materials for aseptically prepared products

- To print and complete all paperwork checks on TPN prescriptions.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

To participate in the provision of a safe and efficient aseptic production service for Cheltenham General Hospital and to ensure that the service complies with all relevant legislation, good practice and quality standards. To assist in the training of new staff members, and to provide on-going support and training to all Aseptic Services staff. Provide accredited checking cover within the production unit to provide a high level of pharmaceutical care.

Please see attached job description .

Additional Contact:

Name: Ally Baldwin

Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Candidates will need a BTEC or NVQ 3 in Pharmaceutical service (or SMT qualification)
• Candidates will need to be registered with an appropriate body
• 5 GCSE grade C or above including English and Maths
• Completed PIPC course
• Completed cleanroom supervisor course

Experience

• Hospital experience
• Aseptic experience

Knowledge

• Good understanding of GMP
• Good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of Emis pharmacy system
• Completion of TSET training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year(pa pro rata if part-time)