Production Technician - Higher Level (XR05)

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Production Technician - Higher Level to join a growing team responsible for preparing Ready to Administer IV medicines. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with SOPs, and maintaining high standards of service in a busy pharmacy manufacturing unit. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
• Registered or eligible to register with the GPhC or Science Council.
• Aseptic experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation of Ready to Administer IV medicines.
• Conduct accuracy checking duties including pre and post-production checks.
• Organize and coordinate staff and workload.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Concentration

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Prioritization

Education

Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Production Technician - Higher Level (XR05)

Weare looking for a Production or Pharmacy Technician Higher Level to join arapidly growing team that provides Ready to Administer IV medicines. Thesuccessful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of the day to dayrunning of a busy unit, including accuracy checking of medicines.

ThePharmacy Manufacturing Unit is based at Moor House and operates under an MHRAlicence. The service provides high quality pharmaceutical products for ourpatients whilst having no direct patient contact.

Toperform this role, you will need good manual dexterity and a high ability toconcentrate whilst maintaining accuracy. There is a requirement to wear PPE.

Applicantsmust have a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualification or an NVQ Level 3 inPharmacy Services or equivalent and be registered or eligible to registerwith the GPhC or the Science Council. Aseptic experience is desirable but notessential.

Wewould be interested to hear from enthusiastic and motivated candidates whowant a higher level of responsibility and have a commitment to support theNHS.

Interviewswill be held on the 18 June 2025.

Main duties of the job

Thisrole involves the direct supervision of the preparation of Ready toAdminister IV medicines including pre, in-process and final accuracy checkingof products. You will also gain experience of working with Quality Systems aspart of this role including updating SOPs, raising non-conformances andcompleting investigations.

Youwill support the Specialist Technicians by organising and co-ordinating thestaff and workload whilst ensuring all batches are prepared according tostandard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice. You will also be involved in training anddevelopment within the team and will gain experience of coaching andmentoring staff. Experience of training others may be beneficial.

Thisis an exciting time to join this department as our growing service meansthere will be many opportunities for development and progression.

Thepost is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly over a4-day working week (Monday to Friday) but the post holder must work until 7pmas part of some of the shifts. You will also be expected to participate in aBank Holiday and Weekend rota

About us

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offeringa range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellentclinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation forexcellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

ThePharmacy Department at LTHT is highly respected, forward thinking andrecognised within the organisation for collaborative working.

Thedepartment is expanding to build a new Pharmacy Aseptic Medicines Hub whichis part of a national programme to transform aseptic services in England.WYAAT has been identified as a pathfinder site for the programme which willoversee the implementation and operation of a new aseptic facility to supplylarge volumes of injectable medicines to WYAAT organisations. Its anexciting time to join our team to deliver real change and to work within asupportive and dynamic environment.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job advertsare subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or removeadverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in theshortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while thisprocess is completed, and contact the named contact if you have anyquestions.

Job responsibilities

Workingas an experienced and qualified Production Technician the post holder willcontribute to the effective and efficient delivery of the PharmacyPreparative Service.

Manage,co-ordinate and prioritise workload and staff in a busy Licensed PharmacyManufacturing Unit on a daily basis.

Undertakeaccuracy checking duties including pre and in-process and post-productionchecking.

Supervisethe work of staff including trainees by maintaining standards of service,ensuring compliance with SOPs, completion of documentation and communicatingany changes in working practice.

Fora full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached jobdescription.

Expected ShortlistingDate

06/06/2025

Planned InterviewDate

18/06/2025

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

• Able to work under pressure
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work accurately and independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician qualification or BTEC in pharmaceutical science or NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or equivalent qualification
• Registered or eligible to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Science Council or equivalent body.

Experience

• Experience of supervising and training staff
• Aseptic preparation and Good Manufacturing process

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.