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
We are seeking an experienced and proactive pharmacy technician leader to play a key role in the effective delivery of our aseptic services at the Adanac Aseptic Hub. This role is central to ensuring high‑quality, safe, and efficient service provision, with responsibility for leading service reviews, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with national and local quality standards.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead and continuously review the aseptic service, responding proactively to changes in workload, service needs and staffing requirements.
* Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, including suppliers and clinical teams, to manage medication supply issues and identify suitable alternatives.
* Ensure timely communication and escalation of incidents, concerns, and complaints.
* Use strong problem‑solving skills to resolve operational issues while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.
* Provide direct line management for senior technicians, including appraisals, attendance, performance management and disciplinary processes.
* Support service delivery and workforce planning across the Adanac Aseptic Hub.
* Develop, maintain and authorise Quality Management System documentation, ensuring aseptically prepared products meet national and local quality standards and legislative requirements.
* Contribute to the development of wider Pharmacy SOPs impacting multiple teams and service users.
* Oversee stock management, ensuring appropriate stock control, routine stock takes, error resolution and adherence to financial targets.
* Manage and monitor the departmental budget, supporting cost‑effective service delivery.
* Ensure the safe production and supervision of aseptic products, maintaining compliance with all quality standards.
* Lead recruitment processes, supporting onboarding and induction of new staff.
* Allocate duties and responsibilities based on staff skills and experience, promoting ongoing professional development.
* Support the development and maintenance of IT systems used within the service (e.g. Medcura, Ascribe).
* Evaluate quality assurance data and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) where required.
* Act as a professional role model, demonstrating UHS Trust values at all times.
* Participate in the on‑call rota in line with departmental policy.
* Maintain required competencies to act as a releasing officer.
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician within the UK or Registered Science Technician with an accredited UK membership body, Foundation Degree in Medicines Management or relevant experience or further qualification, e.g., Accredited Medicine Management Technician, PIPC, Accredited Checking Technician or equivalent qualification; or Intermediate management training or equivalent qualification; or Registered Clinical Scientist (Pharmaceutical Science) with HCPC (masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge).
* Previous experience of working within an Aseptic unit in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
* Have a successful record of management and supervision of a team.
* Have a successful record of implementing and managing change.
* Experience of teaching others.
* Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
* Awareness of current professional regulations and issues.
Desirable
* Train the trainer qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in preparing and presenting at meetings.
* Budget management experience.
* Experience in conducting audits and performing validation.
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Job Details
* Date posted: 05 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum or pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
* Reference number: 188‑SCL010326
* Job locations: Adanac Park, Adanac Drive, Nursling, SO16 0BT
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Adanac Park
Adanac Drive
Nursling
SO16 0BT
Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx
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