About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This role is integral to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred aseptic pharmacy services at University Hospital Southampton. As part of a high-performing aseptic unit, you will support the efficient day-to-day running of the service, ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality products that meet patient needs and regulatory standards.
As an experienced and accredited technician, you will take a leading role in coordinating workload, allocating tasks, and ensuring priorities are met within a busy environment. You will mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their development through training, guidance, and role modelling professional best practice.
You will actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the aseptic service by identifying opportunities for development and supporting the review, update, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of Pharmacists, Technicians, and Support Workers, you will communicate effectively, escalate issues appropriately, and uphold the Trust's values and professional standards at all times.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Description: Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities within the Aseptic Unit, ensuring work is effectively organised and prioritised to meet service demands.Ensure the safe preparation and supply of aseptic products by maintaining GMP standards, adhering strictly to cleanroom procedures, and carrying out final accuracy checks.Act as a role model within the team by demonstrating high professional standards and best practices in aseptic services.Support the development of junior staff through training, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback.Contribute to recruitment, induction, and ongoing competency assessment of staff within the unit.
Experience and Skills Required
Registered Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with an accredited accuracy checking qualification.Proven experience in supervising or supporting junior staff, with strong communication skills to deliver clear guidance, training, and feedback.Ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise tasks, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high professional standards.Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and safety in all aspects of work.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications/Training Required Essential
Registered pharmacy technician in UK by GPhC / registered Science Manufacturing Technician (Apprenticeship Standard- Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals processing) in UK by the Science Council Numerate and literate e.g. GCSE in Maths and English A* to C or equivalent or IELTS test score 7 as required by GPhC if overseas candidate One of the following additional pharmacy qualifications - Accredited Checking PT (ACPT) Pre and In Processing Checking (PIPC) medicine management accreditation , TAQA assessor , CIPS level 4, foundation management or equivalent demonstrable experience of day to day operational management of staff and workload. Experience of staff management/operational workload supervision
Desirable
Completion of Practice supervisor programme or equivalent. Additional pharmacy qualifications e.g. Completed APTUK Foundation Framework Foundation management or other recognised management qualification or demonstrable management experience TAQA Medicines Management qualification PIPC ACPT CIPS level 4
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
Accurate dispensing of medicines (in hospital or community pharmacy or aseptics) Maintaining continuous professional development portfolio Dealing with customers/patients
Desirable
Hospital pharmacy experience Stock control/ordering experience Experience of JAC or similar computer labelling/ordering system Experience relevant to role applied for e.g.: Providing a ward based medicines management service , Clinical Trials or research experience, Aseptic services experience
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.
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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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)