Production Technician Technical Services

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local NHS organization in Basildon is looking for a Technical Services Technician to ensure high-quality aseptic and prepacking services. Responsibilities include preparing aseptic products, training team members, and managing day-to-day operations of the pharmacy unit. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services and aseptic preparation experience. This part-time role offers a salary of £27,485 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic preparation and understanding of GMP.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a role that follows strict SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense aseptic products including chemotherapy.
• Assist in training and development of team members.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the pre-packing unit.

Skills

Aseptic preparation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Supervisory skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services

GCSE maths

NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services

Registration with GPHC or Science council

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent: Includes weekend and bank holiday rota Hours Part time - 9.5 hours per week (Includes weekend and bank holiday working)

Employer Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basildon Town Basildon Salary £27,485 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2025 23:59

Band 4

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Join our friendly, highly skilled team!

Are you a passionate and experienced Technical Services Technician looking for a rewarding opportunity? Join our dedicated team, where you’ll play an essential role in providing high-quality aseptic and prepacking services to meet the needs of both our trust and external customers.

We are looking for someone that is either a registered pharmacy Technician or a qualified Science manufacturing technician / working towards qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense aseptic products, including chemotherapy and intravenous additives, in our MHRA specials licence approved units.
• Supply pre-packs to meet the needs of the trust and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the training and development of team members, supporting the Lead Technician with the training and revalidation processes.
• Participate in departmental evening, weekend, and bank holiday rotas when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the aseptic and prepacking services.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A role where your contributions directly impact patient care and service quality.

If you are dedicated to providing high-quality service and want to be part of an exciting team, we’d love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the role are:

• Supporting senior staff with prioritising the supply of medicines.
  Be responsible for the management of the day‑to‑day operation of the pre‑packing unit.
• Participating in the compounding of all aseptic preparations, using isolator technology.
• Preparing and calculating worksheets.
• Undertaking transcription, calculation and reconciliation checks on manufacturing documents.
• Maintaining competencies in compounding, assembly, labelling, and accuracy checking.
• Inspecting, labelling and final compound checking of batch stock items for release under the licence.
• Carrying out all necessary pre‑work equipment and production checks, investigating and rectifying, notifying the unit manager of any faults or deviations.
• Participating on the rota to work weekends, early and late starts/finishes and around bank holidays and service visits.
• Cross site working as necessary.
• Be responsible for minimising drug wastage.
• Co‑ordinating and overseeing the work of less experienced staff within the unit.
• Acting as a cleanroom supervisor.
• Planning and organising straightforward activities on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Supporting the Lead Technician and Specialist Technician with the training of staff.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Production Technician role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in pharmacy servcies
• GCSE maths
• NVQ level 3 in pharmacy services or Science manufacturing technician / working towards
• Registration with GPHC or Science council

Experience

• Aseptic preparation experience
• Understanding and knowledge of GMP
• Over 6 months experience in a role that follows strict SOPs

Personal and people development

• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team
• Evidence of supervisory skills
• Evidence of attention to detail

Communication

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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Name Cheryl Cairns
Job title: Pharmacy operational lead technical services
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01268524900
Additional information: via email