Pharmacy Production Technician

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Production Technician to join the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Moor House (LS10). The role focuses on supervising aseptic cleanroom activities, assembling and manufacturing aseptic medicines, and ensuring high-quality technical services across West Yorkshire.

The successful candidate must hold NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or Level 3 Diploma in Aseptic Processing (or NVQ Level 2 with relevant training) and demonstrate experience in

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing (Science Manufacturing Technician) or NVQ Level 2 with aseptic/production training.
• Significant experience to an equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision and coordination of aseptic staff and cleanroom activities.
• Organise and prioritise workloads across assembly and preparation areas for routine and fast-track services.
• Ensure accurate preparation, checking and supply of aseptic medicines with proper documentation.
• Maintain compliance with GMP and COSHH, report deviations and promote best practice.

Skills

Cleanroom supervision

GMP compliance

SOP adherence

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/Level 3 Pharmacy Services

Level 3 Diploma in Aseptic Processing

NVQ Level 2 with aseptic/production training

Job description

We are seeking a Pharmacy Production Technician to join our rapidly expanding team, delivering Ready to Administer IV medicines from our Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at Moor House (LS10).The successful candidate will undertake a range of organisational, supervisory, and dispensing duties to support the delivery of high‑quality clinical technical services to organisations across West Yorkshire. Responsibilities will primarily focus on the organisation and supervision of cleanroom activities, including the assembly and manufacture of aseptic pharmaceutical products.This post does not carry line management responsibility, but you will contribute to the training and development of other staff within the department.This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at a time of significant development. We are part of a national programme transforming aseptic services across England, with the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) identified as a pathfinder site. Our growing service supports the development of a new state‑of‑the‑art Aseptic Hub. Operating under a MHRA Specials licence, we are committed to supplying high‑quality IV medicines to patients across West Yorkshire.Applicants must hold either an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing (Science Manufacturing Technician), or an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services with Aseptic/Production training and significant experience to an equivalent level.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work both collaboratively and independently using SOPs, GMP and COSHH guidelines, taking responsibility for the day‑to‑day supervision and coordination of aseptic staff and cleanroom activities. You will organise and prioritise workloads across assembly and preparation areas, supporting both routine and fast‑track services, and ensure the safe and effective preparation, checking and supply of aseptic medicines.You will demonstrate accuracy, dexterity and attention to detail when preparing and assembling medicines against orders, ensuring all documentation is completed in line with procedures. You will carry out in‐process checks, post‑process reconciliation, and ensure the quality and accuracy of medicinal products. A good understanding of protocols is essential, alongside the ability to assess situations, make sound decisions and elevate issues where appropriate.You will also ensure the safe use and routine checking of cleanroom equipment, reporting faults and managing deviations in accordance with procedures. In addition, you will contribute to maintaining high standards by supporting colleagues, promoting best practice and ensuring compliance at all times.The post is a full‑time post of 37.5 hours per week; to be worked flexibly over a working week (Monday to Friday) but the post holder must be able work until 7pm as part of some of the shifts. You will also be expected to participate in Bank Holidays and Weekends on a rostered basis.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.We will do this through delivery of our multi‑year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

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To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

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.