Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

Liverpool University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates Royal Liverpool University Hospitals, Aintree, Broadgreen and Liverpool Women's; the Aseptic Production Unit performs cytotoxic reconstitution, CIVAS and TPN roles to deliver sterile parenteral medicines.

The post holder must have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent and be registered with GPhC or Science Council; this role is permanent and full-time in Liverpool.

Qualifications

GMP knowledge or QC laboratory experience in a pharma setting.
Ability to work in a team within aseptic services.
Experience in preparation of aseptic products.

Responsibilities

Organise workload and deploy staff effectively in Aseptic Services.
Follow SOPs and maintain documentation for equipment and training.
Liaise with customers, quality control and carriers to ensure prompt dispatch of aseptic products.
Provide end of month workload statistics to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Teamwork

Aseptic preparation

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services/Science Manufacturing Technician

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (Desirable)

Job description

Job summary

We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in Aseptic production. The role will involve rotations through cytotoxic reconstitution, CIVAS and TPN.

The post holder will contribute the running of an efficient and effective manufacturing service by contributing to the production and the distribution of sterile parenteral medicines.

You must have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent (or working towards these) and be a member of the GPhC, Science Council or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

Chemotherapy - cytotoxic reconstitution service.
Parenteral Nutrition Service serving both hospital and home patients, including adult and neonatal products.
Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both Royal University Hospitals and external customers.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility.

Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted: 20 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-DTC-145-26

Job locations: Royal Liverpool University Hospitals, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner. Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times. To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service. To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist. To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained. To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
Experience of working in a team
Experience of the preparation of aseptic products

Desirable

Experience of using automated equipment

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent

Other

Essential

Enthusiasm for position
Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
Proactive
Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
Willingness to learn
Commitment to work
Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
Self motivated and ability to motivate others
Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

Skills

Essential

Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use different IT applications
Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
Ability to work alone or part of a team
Methodical with attention to detail
Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
Ability to train others
Ability to respond to non routine queries and elevate when outside limitations

Knowledge

Essential

Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
Knowledge of COSHH

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Liverpool University Hospitals, Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Aseptic Production Manager

Amanda McNeil

amanda.mcneil@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517065393