• Job Description

  Req#: C9287-25-0841?language=en&page=918&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with an interest in Aseptic production. The role will involve rotations through cytotoxic reconstitution, CIVAS and TPN.

  The post holder will contribute the running of an efficient and effective manufacturing service by contributing to the production and the distribution of sterile parenteral medicines.

  You must have NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science ManufacturingTechnician or equivalent (or working towards these) and be a member of the GPhC, Science Council or equivalent.

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will be delivering the day to day workload as member of a dedicated team, to include:

  - Chemotherapy - cytotoxic reconstitution service.

  - Parenteral Nutrition Service serving both hospital and home patients, including adult and neonatal products.

  - Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both Royal University Hospitals and external customers.

  About us

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

  We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

  UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

  For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

  Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

  For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  287-DSS-124-25

  Job locations

  Royal Liverpool University Hospitals

  Prescot Street

  Liverpool

  L7 8XP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner.Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times.To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service.To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist.To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained.To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To organise the workload in the areas for which responsibility has been delegated and to deploy the available staff in the most effective manner.Adhere to and ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are read/understood and observed by all staff at all times.To demonstrate a team approach by adapting to and working confidently and competently in each area within Aseptic Services, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist and the needs of the service.To maintain and update documents relating to equipment, facilities and training and to report deviations from specified operating conditions, as required by the Aseptic Services Pharmacist.To liaise with customers, quality control personnel and carriers to ensure the prompt dispatch and delivery of all aseptic products, ensuring all handling and storage conditions are met and maintained.To collate and provide to Senior Technician - Aseptic Services end of month workload statistics for areas where responsibility has been delegated.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of the preparation of aseptic products

  Desirable

  • Experience of using automated equipment

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
  • A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent

  Other

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm for position
  • Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
  • Willingness to learn
  • Commitment to work
  • Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
  • Self motivated and ability to motivate others
  • Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

  Skills

  Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use different IT applications
  • Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
  • Ability to work alone or part of a team
  • Methodical with attention to detail
  • Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
  • Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
  • Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
  • Ability to train others
  • Ability to respond to non routine queries and escalate when outside limitations

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
  • Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
  • Knowledge of COSHH

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
  • Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial/pharmaceutical setting
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of the preparation of aseptic products

  Desirable

  • Experience of using automated equipment

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

  Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent
  • A member of the GPhC council, Science Council or equivalent

  Other

  Essential

  • Enthusiasm for position
  • Use own initiative and shows attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker, able to relate to all staff grades
  • Willingness to learn
  • Commitment to work
  • Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
  • Self motivated and ability to motivate others
  • Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas

  Skills

  Essential

  • Clear and accurate verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use different IT applications
  • Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
  • Ability to work alone or part of a team
  • Methodical with attention to detail
  • Range of aseptic preparation and manipulations skills
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Ability to show initiative and work efficiently
  • Ability to supervise and prioritise tasks and team workflow
  • Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
  • Ability to train others
  • Ability to respond to non routine queries and escalate when outside limitations

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
  • Knowledge and application of SOPs and Quality Assurance systems, GMP and GDP
  • Knowledge of COSHH

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of Clinical Trials and Hospital aseptic services
  • Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

  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

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Liverpool University Hospitals

  Prescot Street

  Liverpool

  L7 8XP

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Liverpool University Hospitals

  Prescot Street

  Liverpool

  L7 8XP

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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