Specialist Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician

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