Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering a Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice role (full time, 37.5 hours/week) in Oxford. The position is NHS AfC Band 3 with progression to Band 4 after successful completion of the apprenticeship and required registration.

Salary £25,760–£27,476 per annum pro rata, with weekend work once per 6 weeks. The role includes training in aseptic dispensing within the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit, with rotations into Radiopharmacy

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent (or willingness to undertake).
• Previous NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a work-based training programme across aseptic dispensing and manufacture.
• Rotate into Radiopharmacy and Quality Assurance teams.
• Provide support to clinical trial doses and aseptic preparations as required.

Education

BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Job description

Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: 1 weekend day per 6 week period Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 weekend day per 6 week period) Job ref 321-CORP-8174461-B3

Site Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata, with progression to band 4 Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 19/11/2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice: full time band 3, with progression to band 4 once completed the apprenticeship, professional registration with the Institute of Science and Technology and internal competencies .

Hello! My name is Luke and I am the Aseptic Services Manager for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit in Oxford.

We have an exciting role available to train an individual with the knowledge and skills required to work in aseptic dispensing within Oxford University Hospitals. This role would be suitable for staff working in a pharmacy team that have an BTEC 2 or equivalent and are interesting in working in an aseptic team preparing doses for patients, or school / college leavers looking to start their working career. Applications will be considered from candidates that do not have the pharmacy BTEC 2 but are willing to undertake this prior to enrolling on the SMT apprenticeship course.

I am privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians , Assistants and Apprentices as we provide support services to clinical trial research teams on all our Trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the apprentice role offered within our team then I would be very pleased to chat with you.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The main role of this post is to participate in a programme of work based training and development to gain knowledge and experience across the range of aseptic dispensing and manufacture in Oxford University Hospitals. The role will predominantly be based in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit undertaking a variety of technical roles, but will involve rotating into the Radiopharmacy and Quality Assurance Team.

The Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU) is responsible for aseptically preparing clinical trial doses for patients to several departments across the Trust and maintaining up to date documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Under the direction of the Accountable Pharmacist and Aseptic Services Manager or Deputy the post holder will be responsible for the provision of day to day activities associated with all aspects of aseptic services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

This role will involve regular weekend working to support the requirement for Clinical Trial doses at the weekend.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.

Person specification

Criteria

• Ability to work at an isolator fully gloved and gowned
• Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
• Professional approach
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Uses own initiative
• Team player
• Adaptable to change
• Clinical trials experience
• Well organised
• Experience of working on own initiative
• Experience of team working
• Experience of a changing working environment

Qualifications and experience

• BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
• Previous NHS experience

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application