Production Technician - Higher Level (XR05)

Job summary

Expected Shortlisting Date

04/06/2025

Planned Interview Date

16/06/2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Science Manufacturing or Pharmacy Technician with a passion for training and development to join our team in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit. In this role you will help to shape the learning journey of trainees and apprentices to ensure that staff gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in a regulated, GMP-compliant environment.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality of training and offer opportunities for growth and development to all our staff to support them to reach their full potential. Working in a dynamic, collaborative and supportive environment you will also have the opportunity to both showcase and develop your leadership skills and expertise.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are part of a national programme to transform aseptic services in England, with West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) identified as one of Englands pathfinder sites.

All candidates must have either a Level 3 Science Manufacturing Qualification or an NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and be registered or eligible to register with the GPhC or the Science Council. Aseptic experience is essential for this post.

Interviews will be held on Monday 16/06/2025

Main duties of the job

Act as a key trainer for the delivery of the in-house training programme and complete all associated documentation.

Co-ordinate training and identify staff development needs and opportunities.

Maintain accurate records for competency-based training programmes ensuring evidence is up to date and compliant.

Provide tailored training and support for level 2 & level 3 learners on apprenticeships and other qualifications.

Act as a mentor for trainees, providing on-the-job coaching and feedback.

Support training for rotational staff including Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) apprentices and Trainee Pharmaceutical Scientists (STPs).

Assist in the development or adaptation of training materials.

Carry out quarterly 1:1s with junior staff.

Support recruitment of new level 2 & level 3 apprentices.

Deliver structured induction programs for new staff.

You will also be required to support the service one day per week involving the day to day running of a busy unit, including supervision of staff and accuracy checking of medicines.

The post is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week, to be worked flexibly over a 4-day working week (Monday - Friday) but the post holder must work until 7pm as part of some of the shifts. You will also be expected to participate in a Bank Holiday and Weekend rota.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of both general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We have an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training.

Our vision as a Trust is to be the best for specialist and integrated care. This is underpinned by our values - The Leeds Way. The Leeds Way defines who we are, what we believe and how we will work together to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.

Leeds is a wonderful city to work in and LTHT is an organisation that puts its patients first and highly values and supports its staff.

The Pharmacy Department at LTHT is highly respected, forward thinking and recognised within the organisation for collaborative working. We offer excellent career progression whilst working in a friendly and supportive team and share a team goal to put patients first.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds Teaching Hospital

125 Moor Road

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 2JQ

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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