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Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative- Aseptics

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Salary
£24,169 pro rata per annum
Profession
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
23 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Apprenticeship: 18 months
Posted Date
09 Jul 2025

Job overview

Located within the grounds of Stepping Hill hospital is Stockport Pharmaceuticals Aseptic Services unit.

The unit is part of the regional NHS pharmaceutical production unit and holds Medicinal Product licenses with which the team provide a wide range of aseptic products both nationally and internally to the trust.

The  Department  is looking to recruit an Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative.

The Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative  role is a graded as a agenda for change Band 2.

The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship, which involves on the job training whilst you study to achieve a Level 2 Certificate as Science Manufacturing Process Operative.

On completion of the apprenticeship programme and End Point Assessment (EPA), successful candidates will be able to apply for fulltime band 3 Science Manufacturing Process Operative role.

Training and support will be provided by work based assessors and the training provider.

Main duties of the job

  • Develop to work in a large licensed Aseptic facility that provides a wide range of products to Stockport NHS Trust and neighbouring trusts.
  • The Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative will be develop to carry out the routine preparation of all aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
  • There is a requirement to carry out the technical skills necessary to perform these duties carefully and accurately, and to develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.

People without Relevant Aseptic experience will be considered as full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Applicants seeking a career as a care giving professional need not apply as this role is not ward based and does not provide any direct patient care.

Working within a clean room environment attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to work in a controlled environment for long durations is essential.

When applying please provide suitability for the role in the supporting information section on the application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.