Lead Aseptic Services Technician (Band 7) - Pharmacy - Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundati[...]

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a registered pharmacy technician to lead the Aseptic Services Unit. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and overseeing training programs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aseptic production and management experience. This position promises to make a significant impact within the pharmacy department and the wider community.

Benefits

Holistic wellbeing support

Inclusive work environment

Leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in aseptic production as band 6 or above.
• Experience of working in commercial licensed unit.
• Knowledge of QA and QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the aseptic services unit and manage the team.
• Develop comprehensive training and revalidation programmes.
• Participate in external audits of the aseptic unit.

Skills

Aseptic production expertise

Management experience

Knowledge of GMP

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered with the GPhC

NVQ 3 & BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science

Management Qualification

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust Town Bath Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2025 23:59

Band 7

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead the Aseptic services unit within Pharmacy Department at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust.

We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC who has experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic setting with management experience to lead the Aseptic team, made up of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

This role is part of the senior management team and is critical to the operational day to day running and future development of the Aseptic Services Unit.

The successful candidate will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, enthusiasm to promote new ideas, determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in Aseptics.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to strategically manage and develop the aseptics workforce in response to service demands.
• Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to explore and develop commercial opportunities for the aseptic unit.
• To act as technical lead for the aseptic service unit.
• Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and revalidation programme for pharmacists, technicians and assistants working within the aseptic services unit.
• Play an active and influential role in improving processes and implementing change.
• Oversee stock management within the aseptic unit including the management of CMM and radiopharmacy computer systems.
• Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead in developing the aseptic services.
• Assist and participate in external audits of the aseptic unit.
• Act as an authorised Product Approver within the aseptics unit undertaking final check and approval of cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) within the aseptics unit.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with the GPhC
• NVQ 3 & BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
• Accredited product approver or willing to work towards
• Management Qualification or willing to undertake
• Expertise with learning and development
• Relevant knowledge of aseptic services
• NVQ level 4 in learning and development
• NVQ Assessor accreditation
• Communications training or qualification in adult teaching

Knowledge & experience

• Significant experience working in aseptic production as band 6 or above
• Knowledge of GMP, QA, QC
• Experience of service development
• Experience of working in commercial licensed unit
• Experience of working in radiopharmacy

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

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.