Senior Aseptics Technician - Operational Services Manager

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Aseptics Technician to manage the operations of the Aseptic production service. The ideal candidate will possess a BTEc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services, and comprehensive experience in aseptic services. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and overseeing day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in aseptic services.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrable experience in aseptic manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Aseptic production service.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Oversee activities relating to the validation of the environment and equipment.

Skills

Logical process planning

Training and mentoring staff

Working under pressure

Problem solving

Quick learning

Education

BTEc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM)

Accredited Technical Checker

Technical Qualification - Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)

Job description

Senior Aseptics Technician - Operational Services Manager

The closing date is 23 December 2025

We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and we moved into our brand new facility in 2023.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual with significant experience in aseptic services. You will work closely with the other Operational Services Managers to help steer the team at the production unit. You will support & facilitate the production activity of the APU.

Your input will be vital, ensuring that quality is at the centre of everything we do for our patients across the NHS and private healthcare settings.

You must have the required qualification, registration and have experience of working in Aseptic Services.

Main duties of the job

As an Operational Services Manager in Aseptics you will need to deliver and maintain on a day-to-day basis, the manufacturing services, in line with resources and service demands.

Ensure that activities and records relating to the monitoring and validation of the environment, equipment processes and staff performance are correctly carried out.

Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director - Manufacturing Services and the Quality Assurance team, to ensure that aseptic dispensing and manufacturing is carried out in compliance with current legislation (as regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency- MHRA) and standards following the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

About us

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 was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

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

Job responsibilities

To manage the high quality, effective and efficient day to day operations of the Aseptic production service at the Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BTEc in Pharmaceutical Sciences and NVQ 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines Course (APDM)
• Accredited Technical Checker
• A1 NVQ Assessor (willingness to achieve a qualification at this level)
• Technical Qualification - Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in aseptic services licensed manufacturing activities
• General Hospital Pharmacy
• Good range of Aseptic dispensing experience (CIVAS, TPN & Cytotoxic)
• Proven record in service, staffing, resource management
• Proven record in management of change
• Dispensing and large scale manufacturing
• Education & training within Aseptics

Skills

• Ability to undertake logical process planning and ability to future plan
• Ability to train and mentor staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to prioritise appropriately
• Ability and willingness to adapt to change
• Problem solving, decision making
• Quick learner with a proactive approach

Other

• Flexible
• Diplomatic
• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment
• Works as a team player

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.

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Level 2 – Clinical Support Services Building (CSSB), Mount Vernon street.

Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Level 2 – Clinical Support Services Building (CSSB), Mount Vernon street.