Production Technician

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Production Technician to join their aseptic services team. This role involves preparing pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with GMP, and providing training to new staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aseptic manipulation and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Mathematics and Science grade A-C / 9 - 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in hospital aseptic units or relevant GMP units.
• Ability to train other staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day operational duties for Aseptic Services.
• Assist in the aseptic training of new Technicians and Assistants.
• Dispense a variety of products and ensure GMP compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council / Science Council

Leeds University Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM) or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Epysis

Qpulse

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Production Technician

The closing date is 28 May 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with a strong background in aseptic manipulation and excellent understanding of GMP and cleanroom behaviours to join our team in the UCH Production Department.

The post provides excellent progression and experience for operators currently working in a section 10 environment or MS unit looking to further expand their skill set through preparation of pharmaceutical products.

The successful postholder will be exposed to a range of manufacturing activities including antibiotics, monoclonal antibodies, chemotherapy, PN and clinical trials along with other patient specific doses. Our busy aseptic service compounds PN for adults (8000 pa), and neonates, dispenses chemo drugs (50,000 pa) and IV additives (12,000 pa).You will need to be a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with experience in the pharmaceutical industry, hospital aseptic units or other relevant GMP units.

This post provides excellent development for career progression to more senior leadership roles in the hospital / pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

Main duties of the job

To carry out day-to-day operational duties to support the delivery of Aseptic Services from UCL Hospitals in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and nationally agreed standards. The post holder will work within the limits of their own authority and responsibility, escalating issues as appropriate.To assist in the aseptic training of new Technicians and Assistants and provide a high quality, safe, and efficient service to our patients. To assist and deputise for the Senior Production Technicians where appropriate.To rotate through both the Chemo and PN/CIVAS units, dispensing a variety of products and being a guardian for GMP and GCP.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

• English, Mathematics and Science GCSE grade A-C / 9 - 4, or equivalent.
• Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences with NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council / Science Council
• Leeds University Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines (APDM), or equivalent

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Good time management, organisational and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others
• Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditations as per departmental requirements
• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of the working day
• Ability to clearly and accurately complete complex routine and non-routine documentation
• Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to train other staff
• Use of EPIC, Epysis and Qpulse

Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Understanding of GCP (Good Clinical Practice)

Specific Requirements

• Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service
• Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained
• Committed to safe and effective patient care

Communication

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding

Personal and People Development

• Portfolio demonstrating competence of previous and current pharmacy practice skills and knowledge, and CPD (Applicant to bring Portfolio to Interview)

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

£31,944 to £34,937 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6328

Job locations

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre