Specialist Aseptic Services Technician

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon is recruiting a Band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract in the Pharmacy Aseptic Service. The role centers on final accuracy checking and release of high-risk injectables, including chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies, within a new onsite aseptic unit, with GMP/GDP/GCP compliance and training provided.

Applicants will need GPhC registration, relevant qualifications, and a track record in aseptic or cancer

Qualifications

• Current GPhC registration.
• NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent.
• Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation or willingness to work towards.
• Post-qualification training in Aseptic Services (e.g. Leeds University).
• Product Approval Accreditation or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PASU management with day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate daily workload with PASU and plan staff rotas.
• Ensure staff follow SOPs and GMP/GDP/GCP.
• Assist in developing and validating the new in-house aseptic service and support facility qualification/validation.
• Maintain performance in a clean room with strong literacy, numerical and computer skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Literacy

Numerical skills

GMP knowledge

GDP knowledge

GCP knowledge

Education

GPhC registration

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

Accredited Checking Technician accreditation

Pre and In-Process Checking Accreditation

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participating in the weekend rota and bank holiday rota) Job ref 249-8259362

Employer Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Western Hospital Town Swindon Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

The Pharmacy Aseptic Service at Great Western Hospital is expanding with the build of a new onsite aseptic unit for the preparation of injectable medicines such as chemotherapy and we’re looking to grow our team.

This position is for a full‑time 12 month fixed term band 6 Specialist Pharmacy Technician with the Accredited Checking Technician qualification and experience in aseptic services and/or cancer services working to support a team of Assistants, Senior Technicians and Pharmacists who take pride in delivering safe, effective and high quality injectable medicines to our patients at the GWH.

The successful candidate will primarily support the Aseptic Services team in the final accuracy checking and release of high risk injectables purchased from External Specials suppliers including chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and parenteral nutrition.

We are looking for a team worker with good interpersonal skills, able to work within a clean room controlled environment with good literacy, numerical and computer skills who may also have previous training and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice, although training and competency assessment in aseptic skills will be provided.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Senior Leadership Team in the safe, effective and efficient provision of high‑risk injectables including accuracy checking outsourced ready‑to‑administer high‑risk injectables, coordinating and supervising the day‑to‑day allocation of staff activities.

To ensure staff are undertaking activities following department standard operating procedures and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

To assist in the delivery of the brand new in‑house aseptic service by developing and validating new systems and procedures, being involved in the qualification and validation of the new facility and support with sourcing of consumables, equipment and clothing required to work in the new facility.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Aseptic Services

• To support the management of the day‑to‑day operational running of the PASU.
• To co‑ordinate the daily workload with the PASU ensuring products are supplied to service users in a timely manner.
• To manage and undertake the completion of staff rota’s and planning of work duties ensuring set levels of staffing are maintained.
• Have good knowledge and understanding of the computer systems used to generate documentation such as worksheets, procedures and labels used in aseptic preparation, and ensure validation and change control procedures are followed.
• To complete the daily capacity planner ensuring safe capacity levels for workload and escalating if required.
• To act as an Accredited Checking Technician and perform the quality inspection and accuracy check of outsourced commercially prepared ready‑to‑administer high risk injectables for delivery to the clinical area.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services and a BTEC in Pharmaceutical science (or equivalent qualification and underpinning knowledge)
• Pre and In‑Process Checking Accreditation or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of post qualification training in Aseptic Services e.g. Leeds University, Aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines
• Product Approval Accreditation or willingness to work towards

Experience

• Experience working in aseptic or cancer services
• Working knowledge of aseptic services
• In‑depth technical ability and knowledge in aseptic reconstitution
• Working knowledge of the procurement of pre‑prepared aseptic products purchased from external Specials supplier
• Proven stock management and control experience
• Experience in staff supervision
• Experience of staff training and development
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Procedure and policy development
• Understanding of legal requirements, procedures, protocols governing clinical trials and GCP

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.