# Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacy-technician-aseptic-services/63231eee-9069-427b-a9d4-8a7b3568c8a0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-pharmacy-technician-aseptic-services/63231eee-9069-427b-a9d4-8a7b3568c8a0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Lancaster Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Aseptic services technician - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: full time - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (working pattern may be negotiable) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T08:51:01.897Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Lancaster/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Senior_Pharmacy_Technician/Senior_Pharmacy_Technician-v8313217 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8313217?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a GPhC-registered Pharmacy Technician with experience in aseptic services, technical services, or hospital pharmacy. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of aseptic preparation, medicines legislation, quality assurance, governance, and national aseptic standards. The post holder will provide specialist technical support and leadership within Aseptic Services, promoting safe, efficient, and high-quality aseptic practice. They will contribute to the education, training, supervision, and competency assessment of pharmacy staff, supporting workforce development and maintaining high professional standards. The role will support quality management systems, validation activities, governance processes, investigations, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), NHS guidance, and regulatory requirements. The post holder will also contribute to service development, continuous improvement, and workforce planning initiatives. Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, quality assurance teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues, the successful candidate will help ensure the safe and timely delivery of aseptic products while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. ### Main duties of the job - Provide specialist technical support to ensure the safe and timely preparation of aseptically prepared medicines in accordance with GMP, QA and Trust requirements. - Undertake technical validation of aseptic worksheets, manufacturing documentation and associated records. - Support and maintain the aseptic Quality Management System, including audits, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs and change controls. - Ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, medicines legislation, NHS guidance and local policies. - Participate in validation, qualification and environmental monitoring activities. - Provide leadership within the aseptic team and promote a culture of quality, patient safety and continuous improvement. - Support the education, training, supervision and competency assessment of pharmacy staff working within Aseptic Services. - Assist in the investigation of quality incidents and implementation of corrective and preventative actions. - Monitor service performance, quality metrics and production activity, contributing to audits and inspections. - Work collaboratively with pharmacy, quality assurance and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective aseptic service. - Contribute to service development, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 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