Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an experienced and proactive pharmacy technician leader to play a key role in the effective delivery of our aseptic services at the Adanac Aseptic Hub. This role is central to ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient service provision, with responsibility for leading service reviews, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with national and local quality standards.You will act as a key point of communication between internal teams and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance on medication supply issues and supporting the resolution of complex operational challenges. As a senior leader, you will provide direct line management to senior technicians, supporting performance, development, and workforce planning, while also leading recruitment and onboarding processes.The postholder will use their specialist knowledge to oversee and support the pharmacy quality management system and supervise the safe production of aseptically prepared products. You will ensure effective stock control and budget management, using data and quality assurance insights to drive continuous improvement and implement corrective and preventative actions.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and continuously review the aseptic service, responding proactively to changes in workload, service needs and staffing requirements.Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including suppliers and clinical teams, to manage medication supply issues and identify suitable alternatives.Ensure timely communication and escalation of incidents, concerns, and complaints.Use strong problemsolving skills to resolve operational issues while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.Provide direct line management for senior technicians, including appraisals, attendance, performance management and disciplinary processes.Support service delivery and workforce planning across the Adanac Aseptic Hub.Develop, maintain and authorise Quality Management System documentation, ensuring aseptically prepared products meet national and local quality standards and legislative requirements.Contribute to the development of wider Pharmacy SOPs impacting multiple teams and service users.Oversee stock management, ensuring appropriate stock control, routine stock takes, error resolution and adherence to financial targets.Manage and monitor the departmental budget, supporting costeffective service delivery.Ensure the safe production and supervision of aseptic products, maintaining compliance with all quality standards.Lead recruitment processes, supporting onboarding and induction of new staff.Allocate duties and responsibilities based on staff skills and experience, promoting ongoing professional development.Support the development and maintenance of IT systems used within the service (e.g. Medcura, Ascribe).Evaluate quality assurance data and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) where required.Act as a professional role model, demonstrating UHS Trust values at all times.Participate in the oncall rota in line with departmental policy.Maintain required competencies to act as a releasing officer.
This role requires strong problemsolving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to uphold high professional and regulatory standards. As a visible role model for UHS values, you will support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the service, including participation in the oncall rota and maintaining competencies as a releasing officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead and continuously review the aseptic service, responding proactively to changes in workload, service needs and staffing requirements.Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including suppliers and clinical teams, to manage medication supply issues and identify suitable alternatives.Ensure timely communication and escalation of incidents, concerns, and complaints.Use strong problemsolving skills to resolve operational issues while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.Provide direct line management for senior technicians, including appraisals, attendance, performance management and disciplinary processes.Support service delivery and workforce planning across the Adanac Aseptic Hub.Develop, maintain and authorise Quality Management System documentation, ensuring aseptically prepared products meet national and local quality standards and legislative requirements.Contribute to the development of wider Pharmacy SOPs impacting multiple teams and service users.Oversee stock management, ensuring appropriate stock control, routine stock takes, error resolution and adherence to financial targets.Manage and monitor the departmental budget, supporting costeffective service delivery.Ensure the safe production and supervision of aseptic products, maintaining compliance with all quality standards.Lead recruitment processes, supporting onboarding and induction of new staff.Allocate duties and responsibilities based on staff skills and experience, promoting ongoing professional development.Support the development and maintenance of IT systems used within the service (e.g. Medcura, Ascribe).Evaluate quality assurance data and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) where required.Act as a professional role model, demonstrating UHS Trust values at all times.Participate in the oncall rota in line with departmental policy.Maintain required competencies to act as a releasing officer.
This role requires strong problemsolving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to uphold high professional and regulatory standards. As a visible role model for UHS values, you will support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the service, including participation in the oncall rota and maintaining competencies as a releasing officer.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician within the UK Or Registered Science Technician with an accredited UK membership body Foundation Degree in Medicines Management or relevant experience or further qualification. Additional qualification e.g., Accredited Medicine management technician or PIPC or Accredited checking technician or equivalent qualification. Intermediate management training or equivalent qualification. Or Registered Clinical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Science) with HCPC (masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge)
- Previous experience of working within an Aseptic unit in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Have a successful record of management and supervision of a team
- Have a successful record of implementing and managing change
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies
- Awareness of current professional regulations and issues
Desirable
- Train the trainer qualification or equivalent
- Experience in preparing and presenting at meetings.
- Budget management experience
- Experience in conducting audits and performing validation
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician within the UK Or Registered Science Technician with an accredited UK membership body Foundation Degree in Medicines Management or relevant experience or further qualification. Additional qualification e.g., Accredited Medicine management technician or PIPC or Accredited checking technician or equivalent qualification. Intermediate management training or equivalent qualification. Or Registered Clinical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Science) with HCPC (masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge)
- Previous experience of working within an Aseptic unit in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Have a successful record of management and supervision of a team
- Have a successful record of implementing and managing change
- Experience of teaching others
- Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies
- Awareness of current professional regulations and issues
Desirable
- Train the trainer qualification or equivalent
- Experience in preparing and presenting at meetings.
- Budget management experience
- Experience in conducting audits and performing validation
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
