Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Science Manufacturing Technician

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Job summary

The Clinical Trials Aseptic Service (CTAS) is responsible for aseptically preparing clinical trial doses for patients to several departments across the Trust and maintaining up to date documentation according to Good Clinical Practise (GCP).

The main role of this post is to undertake a full range of technical activities involved in the day to day running of CTAS and to support the Aseptic Services Manager and Deputy in the management of day to day activities at CTAS.

Under the direction of the Accountable Pharmacist and Aseptic Services Manager or Deputy the post holder will be responsible for the provision of day to day activities associated with all aspects of aseptic services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Main duties of the job

  • To support Aseptic Services Manager and Deputy in the day to day management of CTAS.
  • To participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these.
  • To be involved in the review and revision of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation.
  • To maintain personal expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non-aseptic dispensing.
  • To undertake and supervise safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis within the isolator cleanroom facility, including but not limited to cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents, monoclonal antibodies and AT(I)MPs

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7199313-B4-PUB

Job locations

CTASU, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

SMT qualification + Level 3 diploma in principles of aseptic pharmaceuticals

Essential

  • Pass

Desirable

  • Distinction

Experience in aseptic preparation

Essential

  • 2+ years

Desirable

  • 4+ years

Knowledge of GMP

Essential

  • demonstrated
Person Specification

SMT qualification + Level 3 diploma in principles of aseptic pharmaceuticals

Essential

  • Pass

Desirable

  • Distinction

Experience in aseptic preparation

Essential

  • 2+ years

Desirable

  • 4+ years

Knowledge of GMP

Essential

  • demonstrated

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CTASU, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CTASU, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Aseptic Services Manager

Lewis Whyte

Lewis.Whyte@ouh.nhs.uk

01865572166

Details

Date posted

20 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-CORP-7199313-B4-PUB

Job locations

CTASU, Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington,

Oxford

OX3 7LE


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