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 busy Aseptic Services Department. The role involves preparing chemotherapy and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and be motivated to deliver high pharmaceutical care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Discounts at local shops and restaurants

On-site nurseries

Discounted public transport

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registration with an appropriate body required.
• Hospital and aseptic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive cytotoxic prescriptions and perform checks.
• Prepare cytotoxic intravenous syringes and infusions.
• Assist in training new staff members.

Skills

Good understanding of GMP

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Service

5 GCSEs grade C or above, including English and Maths

Completed PIPC course

Completed cleanroom supervisor course

Tools

Emis pharmacy system

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, the aseptic services unit prepares chemotherapy for patients from Gloucestershire and the surrounding area, including involvement in various clinical trials. The unit also supplies adult PN for both sites.

We have a vacancy for a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician who is ready to take on an exciting role 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 qualifications (and be registered with The General Pharmaceutical Council if appropriate).

Main duties of the job

1. To receive cytotoxic prescriptions, perform pre- and in-process checks on raw materials, labels, and worksheets.
2. To perform pre- and in-process checks in TPN.
3. Prepare, using aseptic technique, cytotoxic intravenous syringes and infusions.
4. To generate worksheets and labels, assemble raw materials for aseptically prepared products.
5. 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 grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we support our vibrant, diverse communities and support one another.

With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. Joining our Trust offers an excellent package, including flexible working, generous annual leave, access to the NHS pension scheme, discounts at local shops and restaurants, on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, and various health and wellbeing initiatives.

Job responsibilities

Participate in providing a safe and efficient aseptic production service for Cheltenham General Hospital, ensuring compliance with legislation, good practice, and quality standards. Assist in training new staff members and provide ongoing support and training to all Aseptic Services staff. Provide accredited checking cover within the production unit to ensure high pharmaceutical care standards.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Additional Contact:

Name: Ally Baldwin

Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Service (or SMT qualification)
• Registration with an appropriate body
• 5 GCSEs 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
• Proficiency in 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 a Disclosure check will be required.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (pro-rata if part-time)