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Job overview
We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in Aseptic production. The role will involve rotations through cytotoxic reconstitution, CIVAS and TPN.
The post holder will contribute the running of an efficient and effective manufacturing service by contributing to the production and the distribution of sterile parenteral medicines.
You must have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent (or working towards these) and be a member of the GPhC, Science Council or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be delivering the day to day workload as member of a dedicated team, to include:
- Chemotherapy - cytotoxic reconstitution service.
- Parenteral Nutrition Service serving both hospital and home patients, including adult and neonatal products.
- Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both Royal University Hospitals and external customers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner. Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times. To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service. To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist. To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained. To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Enthusiasm for position
- Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
- Proactive
- Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to work
- Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
- Self motivated and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas
Skills
Essential
- Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use different IT applications
- Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
- Ability to work alone or part of a team
- Methodical with attention to detail
- Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
- Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
- Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
- Ability to train others
- Ability to respond to non routine queries and escalate when outside limitations
Knowledge
Essential
- Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
- Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
- Knowledge of COSHH
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
- Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of the preparation of aseptic products
Desirable
- Experience of using automated equipment
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
- A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Liverpool University Hospitals. It is listed as a Band 4 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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