Senior Production Technician Training B5

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Senior Training Technician to support training in aseptic services. This role involves coordinating training for production staff, managing workloads, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant aseptic experience and a relevant degree. Join a supportive team at a leading hospital offering opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to career development

Health and wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience within aseptic services.
• Experience of working at a supervisory level within a clean-room environment.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chief Technician Training and Production.
• Coordinate, deliver and document training for production tasks.
• Directly manage Specialist Pharmacy Assistants.

Skills

aseptic manipulation

training experience

supervisory skills

Education

life sciences degree or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Summary

A new opportunity has become available for an experienced technician in Aseptic Services. The successful applicant will join a busy team working within a licensed aseptic unit that offers high‑quality services to both internal and external customers, providing cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and gene therapy.

The role involves training production staff (pharmacists, technicians, assistants and trainees), ensuring induction, training and competency checks are planned, delivered and documented in line with departmental procedures and protocols. The technician will also undertake production tasks, supervise workload within the aseptic suite and prioritise work effectively. Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential.

Successful candidates will have documented experience of aseptic dispensing and manufacture and will participate in a structured training programme to develop to their full potential.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Training Technician supports the provision of training for production staff involved in GMP activities, ensuring induction, training and competency checks are completed and documented. They assist with production tasks, manage operational workload, support investigations related to events in production, and maintain compliance with EU GMP Chapter 2 (Personnel). The role also includes direct line management of Specialist Pharmacy Assistants and performing duties in accordance with departmental procedures, good manufacturing practice and hospital policy.

About Us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. With 5,000 colleagues, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme and a strong commitment to career development. Our diverse and welcoming culture ensures you feel valued from interview through to tenure. We provide clinical care, including specialist cancer care and adult community health services across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates us Outstanding. We invest over £45 million in our environment and new equipment as we continue to grow.

Applicants are encouraged to submit early as adverts may close early. For an informal visit, contact Emily Barton or Gordon Elmes‑Rudd (Chief Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services) at 01483 571122 ext 2386.

Details

• Date posted: 11 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,602 to £39,686 a year (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 384‑LG‑EMF19220
• Job location: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX

Job Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chief Technician Training and Production in managing all training requirements within the department.
• Coordinate, deliver and document training of production tasks for pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, technicians, assistants, domestic staff and other trainees.
• Coordinate, supervise and document operator competency checks.
• Maintain procedures and log sheets supporting effective training implementation.
• Undertake production tasks to support workflow.
• Investigate production events that may require training.
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP Chapter 2 (Personnel).
• Directly manage Specialist Pharmacy Assistants.
• Perform duties in accordance with departmental procedures, good manufacturing practice and hospital policy.

Person Specification

Essential

• Tertiary education including a life sciences degree or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent NVQ Level 3 plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent demonstrate sterile manufacturing experience.
• Significant relevant experience within aseptic services.
• Significant experience of completing aseptic manipulation.
• Training experience in an aseptic production environment.
• Experience of working at a supervisory level within a clean‑room environment.

Desirable

• Participation in a Leeds University 4‑day course in "Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing of Medicines", or willingness to undertake it.
• Experience of developing and presenting training using software such as PowerPoint.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

Relevant Links

Video about the Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo