Advanced Aseptic Services Technician / Scientist

at  United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician or Pharmaceutical Scientist to join our growing and forward thinking department as a Pharmacy Technician /Pharmacy Scientist for Aseptic Services. You will be involved in the effective and safe delivery of the Pharmacy Aseptic Service including supervision of the day-to-day workload and training of staff. You will ensure that staff undertake activities following departmental operating procedures and work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Clinical Practice and Good Distribution Practice.
We welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians and other Scientists such as Pharmaceutical Scientists eligible for membership registration with a relevant body. We will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training covering all aspect of the work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further.
The successful candidate will have the chance to develop and extend their technical, aseptic and managerial skills. We encourage and support for this role specialist and postgraduate aseptic services training in addition to Leadership & Management training.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated; therefore, we consider flexible and part time working.
This role is a deferment and will commence no earlier than May 2025
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day running and supervision of the Pharmacy Aseptic Unit under the management of the Senior Pharmacy Technicians to ensure safe, effective and timely provision of Aseptic products to all patients.

• participating in staff training;
• aseptic manufacture of products;
• checking activities;
• generating worksheets and labels using the Pharmacy computer system;
• assisting the Aseptic Services Managers in the development of new services for the Trust;
• advising the Senior Aseptic Technicians on amending work practices and documentation to improve the running of the service;
• maintaining equipment according to procedures and actively encouraging adherence to all procedures relating to the aseptic services department and GMP;
• quality assurance activities.
  See attached Job Description for detailed job duties.
  Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital Trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.
  The department has a good mix of staff including Support Workers, Technicians, Pharmacists, Administrative and Clerical staff and students.
  The unit is a brand new facility situated at the Lincoln Science & Innovation Park. Within a one-mile radius of the facility, you can enjoy Lincoln’s Cathedral quarter, the lively Brayford waterfront, restaurants, hotels and bars, the main High Street shopping district and the city’s cultural quarter.
  The brand new facility has recently gone live and is looking to expand. This means that we have a number of exciting roles available within Aseptics and are looking for people interested in preparation of injectable medicines and have an interest in providing a critical service to patients across, to join our amazing team.
  We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated; therefore, we will consider flexible and part time working.
  In return, we will support your personal development and continued professional development, and offer you to be part of our team. The NHS also offers one of the most competitive benefits package with regards to Annual Leave, Pensions and a comprehensive range of NHS Discounts.
  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the Trust’s principles and values, have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. They should also have technical ability and knowledge of aseptic preparation.
  Have a look at the job description for detailed job role and responsibilities, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment with opportunities for further development