Job Description
Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician – Aseptic Services / Administration (Band 5)
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Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group
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Full-Time, Perm or Bank
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Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
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We are working with Northampton General Hospital to recruit a Band 5 Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician to join their Aseptic Services Unit (ASU).
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This is a key role within a highly specialised pharmacy service, supporting the preparation and supply of aseptically prepared intravenous medicines, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
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Key Responsibilities
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- nSupport the preparation and dispensing of aseptic medicines (patient-specific and batch production)n
- nUndertake final checking and release of aseptically prepared products (once competent)n
- nWork within cleanroom and isolator environments, following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)n
- nCoordinate day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit to ensure timely delivery of treatmentsn
- nSupport cost improvement initiatives, data analysis, and reporting of key performance metricsn
- nManage charging processes for external customers and resolve invoice queriesn
- nContribute to quality systems, audits, and service improvement initiativesn
- nSupport training and supervision of junior staff where requiredn
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This role combines technical aseptic services work with administrative and analytical responsibilities, offering a varied and rewarding position.
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Essential Requirements
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- nQualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent),n
- nor Science Manufacturing Technician qualification,n
- nor relevant degree in pharmaceutical science or related fieldn
- nProfessional registration with GPhC, Science Council or RPSn
- nKnowledge and experience of aseptic preparation and GMPn
- nStrong attention to detail and accuracyn
- nGood communication, organisation, and IT skillsn
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Desirable
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- nExperience in hospital aseptic servicesn
- nExperience in final checking and releasing productsn
- nExperience with quality systems, audits, or CAPA processesn
- nExperience supervising or training staffn
- nKnowledge of electronic quality management systems (EQMS)n
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Why Apply?
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- nWork within a specialist aseptic and cancer services environmentn
- nGain experience in licensed pharmaceutical manufacturingn
- nOpportunity to develop skills in quality systems, data analysis, and service improvementn
- nBe part of a supportive multidisciplinary pharmacy teamn
- nContribute directly to patient safety and treatment deliveryn
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