Production Technician - Aseptic Services

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Liverpool seeks an enthusiastic candidate for their Aseptic Production Unit. This role involves working closely with management to ensure quality services in aseptic and chemotherapy production. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent and UK professional registration. The position emphasizes teamwork, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, and a commitment to quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic production and services is essential.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices is important.
• UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Support production activity at the aseptic production unit.
• Ensure quality service for NHS and private settings.
• Deliver and maintain dispensing and manufacturing services.

Skills

Experience in aseptic services

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent

UK professional registration

Job description

We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new facility in 2023. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic services.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Operational Managers to help steer the team at the production unit.
• Support & facilitate the production activity of the APU.
• Ensure quality is at the centre of everything we do for patients across the NHS and private healthcare settings.
• Facilitate the delivery of a safe and effective aseptic and chemotherapy service, in line with available resources.
• Participate in the delivery and maintenance on a day-to-day basis of the dispensing and manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.
• Work closely with senior pharmacists and the production manager to develop the aseptic service provision within the Trust in the most efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Integrate the system for monitoring, in conjunction with the Production Manager and Senior Technician Quality Assurance for the Aseptic Unit located on site.
• Ensure that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing is carried out in compliance with current legislation regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency and standards following the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Actively seek to further develop the roles through education and training of Technician & ATO staff within aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities.
• Deliver on a day-to-day basis the dispensing and manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.
• Support the Operational Managers in providing quality medicinal products in a safe and efficient manner.
• MIT/mentor staff as per departmental SOPs.

Core Qualifications

• Annex 21 training positions will also be considered.
• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent.
• A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent.
• Attendance of APDM.
• UK professional registration.

Desirable Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent.
• 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.
• Evidence of relevant and ongoing CPD.
• Experience of using automated equipment.
• Experience in physical, environmental and microbiological monitoring; numerate – able to carry out simple calculations.
• Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Knowledge of clinical trials and hospital aseptic services.
• Ability to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team.
• Clear and accurate written communication skills.
• Clear and accurate verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use different IT applications.
• Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Methodical with attention to detail.
• A range of aseptic preparation and manipulation 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 and mentor others.
• Ability to problem‑solve.
• Ability to respond to non‑routine queries and elevate when outside limitations.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise appropriately and meet set targets.
• Ability to make decisions; enthusiasm for the position.
• Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail.
• Proactive, friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff.
• Willingness to learn, conscientious and reliable.
• Able to deal with and resolve conflict and disagreement.
• Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas.

About the Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16 800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Additional Information

Applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demographic representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups to apply.