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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Technician Education and Training Aseptic Services

The closing date is 11 February 2026

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity is available, leading Education and Training, for a suitably qualified and motivated person with proven aseptic services experience to join our small, supportive and friendly team.

This key role involves developing, coordinating and delivering high quality training to the staff working in our Aseptic Services Unit in Torbay Hospital. You will work to maintain high standards of aseptic practice, support competency based learning and ensure all relevant staff meet the standards required for their job role. You will also participate in the cleanroom rota as an isolator operator.

Main duties of the job

  • Participate in and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of Pharmacy Aseptic Services to ensuretimelyprovision of chemotherapy, PN and other items toservice users. Participate in the isolator operator rota.
  • Plan, co-ordinate and implement all relevant training and competency assessments, atappropriate intervalsforPharmacy Technicians,Science ManufacturingTechniciansandtrainee Science Manufacturing Techniciansin Aseptic Services.
  • Plan, co-ordinate and implement the training and re-validation of other staff including Senior Pharmacy Services Assistants and Pharmacy Services Assistants within Pharmacy Aseptic Services.
  • Participate in the pre and/or in-process accuracy checking of aseptically prepared items under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Act as Deputy to the Lead Technician providing leadership to the aseptic services team in their absence.
  • Provide input into the departmental Quality Management System and carry out Internal Audit asrequired.

About us

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7657124-PC&S

Job locations

Aseptic Services, In-Patient Pharmacy, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing Pharmacy Technician . NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician.
  • Relevant knowledge of aseptic services, aseptic dispensing and techniques, GMP and QA acquired through training, experience and knowledge.

Desirable

  • Specialised checking skills in Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • A very good understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks and standards relating to Aseptic Dispensing .i.e. Current edition of Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services and the guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (the Orange Guide).
  • Competent in all aspects of the Aseptic Dispensing process so that training of aseptic unit staff can be undertaken to the correct standards.

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing the work of others, feeding back appropriately and ensuring staff are working within defined SOPs.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council as a practicing Pharmacy Technician . NVQ Level 3 and BTEC in Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician.
  • Relevant knowledge of aseptic services, aseptic dispensing and techniques, GMP and QA acquired through training, experience and knowledge.

Desirable

  • Specialised checking skills in Pharmacy Aseptic Services

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • A very good understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks and standards relating to Aseptic Dispensing .i.e. Current edition of Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services and the guide to Good Manufacturing Practice (the Orange Guide).
  • Competent in all aspects of the Aseptic Dispensing process so that training of aseptic unit staff can be undertaken to the correct standards.

Desirable

  • Experience of assessing the work of others, feeding back appropriately and ensuring staff are working within defined SOPs.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aseptic Services, In-Patient Pharmacy, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aseptic Services, In-Patient Pharmacy, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Aseptic Services Lead Technician

Lucie Edwards

lucie.edwards1@nhs.net

01803655315

Details

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7657124-PC&S

Job locations

Aseptic Services, In-Patient Pharmacy, Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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