Senior Aseptic Services Technician & Training Lead

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Aseptic Services Unit, a world-leading team producing injectable medicines for cancer patients in a cleanroom setting. You will contribute to education and training, support senior technicians, and help maintain quality assurance across GMP activities.

We welcome applicants at pre-registration stages and offer a clear progression path through Band 4–5 as competencies are achieved, with opportunities for professional development within the

Qualifications

• NVQ3/BTEC in Pharmacy Services with GPhC registration as Pharmacy Technician.
• Or Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3 with Science Council registration as Science Technician.
• Open to pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians or Science Manufacturing Technicians approaching qualification.
• Band 4–5 progression post, continuing until all required competencies and qualifications are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of technical staff, including HR duties (e.g. PDRs).
• Organising the safe and efficient production of aseptically prepared products.
• Delivering full training to production staff taking part in GMP activities, ensuring proficient and safe working within an Aseptic Services Unit.
• Supporting coordination of operator validations and competency checks.
• Co-ordinating workflow and workforce, ensuring a safe, efficient and effective service to the trust and patients.
• Revision of Standard Operating Procedures and implementation of new or revised procedures.
• Managing cost effective use of consumables and sanitisation products used within the aseptic facility.
• Taking part in internal and external audits.
• Supporting investigations related to events in production, carrying out Quality Assurance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Team leadership

Education

NVQ3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services

GPhC Pharmacy Technician registration

Aseptic Pharmaceutical Science Manufacturing Technician level 3

Science Technician registration

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Aseptic Services Unit, a world-leading team producing injectable medicines for cancer patients in a cleanroom setting. You will contribute to education and training, support senior technicians, and help maintain quality assurance across GMP activities.

We welcome applicants at pre-registration stages and offer a clear progression path through Band 4–5 as competencies are achieved, with opportunities for professional development within the