Production Technician - Aseptic Services

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in Liverpool seeks a Senior Production Technician for Aseptic Services. The role involves ensuring quality in patient care and participating in the delivery of aseptic services. Candidates need NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and experience in aseptic production. The position requires strong teamwork, communication skills, and attention to detail, with a competitive salary ranging from £31,049 to £37,796 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of GMP or QC laboratory work.
• Experience of preparing aseptic products.
• Ability to use different IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate aseptic and chemotherapy services.
• Participate in delivery of dispensing and manufacturing services.
• Develop aseptic service provision efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Aseptic preparation skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services

Member of the GPhC council

Job description

Overview

Senior Production Technician - Aseptic Services

Band 5 | Permanent | Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Site: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool
Department: LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts) | Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (Yearly) | Closing: 08/10/2025 23:59

We are a major acute teaching Trust offering a wide range of clinical specialties, including tertiary referrals for HIV and Renal Medicine. Pharmacy services are well developed and deliver high quality Medicines Management. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) and moved into a brand new facility in 2023. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with experience in aseptic services to work closely with Operational Managers to help steer the team at the production unit and support the production activity of the APU. Your input will be vital in ensuring quality is at the centre of patient care across the NHS and private healthcare settings. You must have the required qualification, registration and experience in Aseptic Services.

Main duties

• To facilitate the delivery of a safe and effective aseptic and chemotherapy service, in line with available resources.
• To participate in the day-to-day delivery and maintenance of dispensing and manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.
• To work closely with the senior pharmacists and the production manager to develop the aseptic service provision within the Trust in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• To integrate the system for monitoring in conjunction with the Production Manager and Senior Technician Quality Assurance for the Aseptic Unit located on site.
• To ensure aseptic dispensing and manufacturing is carried out in compliance with current legislation (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) and GMP standards.
• To actively seek to further develop roles through education and training of Technician & ATO staff within aseptic dispensing and manufacturing activities.

Working for our organisation

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 supports over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities across Merseyside, providing general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
• A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent
• Attendance of APDM

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of 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 on-going CPD

Desirable criteria

• Experience of using automated equipment
• Experience in physical, environmental and microbiological monitoring

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential criteria

• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines with 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 & show initiative
• Able 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 and escalate non-routine queries
• Ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Ability to make decisions

Other

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm for the position; able to use own initiative; proactive
• Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker; willing to learn
• Conscientious and reliable; able to deal with and resolve conflict
• Able to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

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Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.

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Other employment and safeguarding notes

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and equality; flexible working options are available where possible. DBS disclosures may be deducted from salary. The organisation supports safeguarding training and Domestic Abuse initiatives. If you have personal requirements for recruitment, contact Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666. New entrants to the NHS commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.