Job overview
- Manufacturing Technician will assist in the management and supervision of the provision of pharmacy, sterile and non-sterile product manufacturing. Supervise and assist in the management of the assembly of pre-pack products for the Trust.
- The role is key to assist in the production department’s generation of income for the Trust
- Monitor resources, activities and adherence to quality assurance.
Main duties of the job
- To actively participate in the manufacture of non-sterile, sterile, and prepack products in technical services. This includes production, in-process checks, and final release checks of products prepared under a Specials Manufacturing Licence.
- To apply Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedures and COSSH regulations to ensure safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
- Works as a member of the Technical Services team to comply with local Pharmaceutical Quality System.
- To input, update and release prepacks, sterile and non-sterile products and stock information on the pharmacy computer system.
- Liaises with pharmaceutical company/suppliers representatives for the purchase of suitable equipment and supplies for the manufacturing department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
ALL
Essential
- Education/Qualifications: A-C GCSE/Equiv English and Maths, L2 Pharmacy/equivalent training
- Substantive pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Good problem-solving skills and uses initiative
Desirable
- Science degree
- Leadership management training/Supervising experience
- In-house checking competency
- Aseptic skills
- Pharmacy computer system and Computer skills Word/Excel
essential
Essential
- Education/Qualifications: A-C GCSE/Equiv English and Maths, L2 Pharmacy/equivalent training
Desirable
- Aseptic skill
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This advert is for Manufacturing Technician with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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