Senior Technician Training in Pharmacy Aseptics

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Southampton seeks a Senior Technician for Pharmacy Aseptics to train staff and supervise operations. The role includes maintaining technical skills and supporting pharmacy apprenticeships. Candidates should be registered pharmacy technicians with strong communication skills and operational management experience. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 PA, offering a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC.
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English 5-9 or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit.
• Supervisory experience in a pharmacy aseptic unit.

Responsibilities

• Training staff by providing technical information on aseptic services.
• Act as skills assessor to assess competence against good manufacturing practice.
• Maintain operator validations and checks.
• Give lectures/workshops for agreed staff groups.

Skills

Registered pharmacy technician

Experience in training staff

Operational management

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

Accredited Checking PT

Tools

Computerised Pharmacy stock control systems

Electronic prescribing systems

Job description

Senior Technician Training in Pharmacy Aseptics

The closing date is 10 October 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a proactive registered technician to join our Pharmacy Aseptics Team in our new purpose built unit. In this role you will be responsible for organising and delivering training and assessments for pharmacy staff within our Aseptic Services, as well as supporting pharmacy apprenticeships.

Working closely with the aseptic team you will support the onboarding and training of new staff, escalate concerns and support our culture of continuous improvement alongside compliance with health care regulation.

In addition to training responsibilities this role requires working operationally in the aseptic unit to maintain hands- on technical skills and support service delivery.

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England\'s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. At UHS we\'re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We\'re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

Training staff by providing technical information on aseptic services

To act as a skills assessor (D32/A2/TAQA/CAVA, Educational Supervisor) to assess competence against good manufacturing practice

Maintain an area of practice relevant to assessing competence in Pharmacy Aseptics.

To give lectures/workshops for agreed staff groups.

Maintain operator validations and pre and in process checking accreditation

Person Specification

Trust Values

• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council
• Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English 5-9 or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate
• One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation, TAQA assessor, CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day-to-day operational management of staff and workload
• Achieve and maintain in-house competencies in all relevant areas of practice
• Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent. Or able to complete within 12 months in post
• Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit relevant to role
• Supervisory experience in a pharmacy aseptic unit
• Experience of training staff
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with members of the healthcare and pharmacy team
• Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
• Additional pharmacy qualifications such as APTUK Foundation Framework
• Experience of rota management
• Experience of using computerised Pharmacy stock control systems e.g. CMM
• Experience of using electronic prescribing and compounding management systems e.g. Medcura

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata