Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician

Job description

Specialist Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician – Aseptic Services / Administration (Band 5)

Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group

Full-Time, Perm or Bank

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

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).

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and dispensing of aseptic medicines (patient-specific and batch production)
• Undertake final checking and release of aseptically prepared products (once competent)
• Work within cleanroom and isolator environments, following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Coordinate day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit to ensure timely delivery of treatments
• Support cost improvement initiatives, data analysis, and reporting of key performance metrics
• Manage charging processes for external customers and resolve invoice queries
• Contribute to quality systems, audits, and service improvement initiatives
• Support training and supervision of junior staff where required

This role combines technical aseptic services work with administrative and analytical responsibilities, offering a varied and rewarding position.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent),
• or Science Manufacturing Technician qualification,
• or relevant degree in pharmaceutical science or related field
• Professional registration with GPhC, Science Council or RPS
• Knowledge and experience of aseptic preparation and GMP
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication, organisation, and IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in hospital aseptic services
• Experience in final checking and releasing products
• Experience with quality systems, audits, or CAPA processes
• Experience supervising or training staff
• Knowledge of electronic quality management systems (EQMS)

Why Apply?

• Work within a specialist aseptic and cancer services environment
• Gain experience in licensed pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Opportunity to develop skills in quality systems, data analysis, and service improvement
• Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary pharmacy team
• Contribute directly to patient safety and treatment delivery

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English