Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Aseptic Services Technician

The closing date is 19 October 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to lead the Aseptic services unit within Pharmacy Department at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust.

We are looking for a registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC who has experience and knowledge of working within an Aseptic setting with management experience to lead the Aseptic team, made up of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

This role is part of the senior management team and is critical to the operational day to day running and future development of the Aseptic Services Unit.

The successful candidate will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, enthusiasm to promote new ideas, determination to succeed in a challenging environment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and a commitment to future developments in Aseptics.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of this role are:

  • Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to strategically manage and develop the aseptics workforce in response to service demands.

Working with the Aseptic Services Lead and Deputy Aseptic Services Lead to explore and develop commercial opportunities for the aseptic unit.

To act as technical lead for the aseptic service unit.

Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and revalidation programme for pharmacists, technicians and assistants working within the aseptic services unit.

Play an active and influential role in improving processes and implementing change.

Oversee stock management within the aseptic unit including the management of CMM and radiopharmacy computer systems.

Work with the Aseptic Services Lead, Deputy Aseptic Services Lead, Quality Assurance (QA) Lead in developing the aseptic services.

Assist and participate in external audits of the aseptic unit.

Act as an authorised Product Approver within the aseptics unit undertaking final check and approval of cytotoxics, monoclonal antibodies, parenteral nutrition and radiopharmaceuticals.

Act as a Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) within the aseptics unit.

About us

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

427-7484238

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered with the GPhC
  • NVQ 3 & BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
  • Accredited product approver or willing to work towards
  • Management Qualification or willing to undertake
  • Expertise with learning and development
  • Relevant knowledge of aseptic services

Desirable

  • NVQ level 4 in learning and development
  • NVQ Assessor accreditation
  • Communications training or qualification in adult teaching

Knowledge & experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in aseptic production as band 6 or above
  • Knowledge of GMP, QA, QC
  • Experience of service development

Desirable

  • Experience of working in commercial licensed unit
  • Experience of working in radiopharmacy
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Registered with the GPhC
  • NVQ 3 & BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
  • Accredited product approver or willing to work towards
  • Management Qualification or willing to undertake
  • Expertise with learning and development
  • Relevant knowledge of aseptic services

Desirable

  • NVQ level 4 in learning and development
  • NVQ Assessor accreditation
  • Communications training or qualification in adult teaching

Knowledge & experience

Essential

  • Significant experience working in aseptic production as band 6 or above
  • Knowledge of GMP, QA, QC
  • Experience of service development

Desirable

  • Experience of working in commercial licensed unit
  • Experience of working in radiopharmacy

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Aseptic Services Technician

Samantha Ottaway

samantha.ottaway@nhs.net

01225824644

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

427-7484238

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


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