Specialist Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Services

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

WeareseekingaGPhC-registeredPharmacyTechnicianwithexperienceinasepticservices,technicalservices,orhospitalpharmacy.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillhaveagoodunderstandingofasepticpreparation,medicineslegislation,qualityassurance,governance,andnationalasepticstandards.

ThepostholderwillprovidespecialisttechnicalsupportandleadershipwithinAsepticServices,promotingsafe,efficient,andhigh-qualityasepticpractice.Theywillcontributetotheeducation,training,supervision,andcompetencyassessmentofpharmacystaff,supportingworkforcedevelopmentandmaintaininghighprofessionalstandards.

The role will support quality management systems, validation activities, governance processes, investigations,andcompliancewithGoodManufacturingPractice(GMP),NHSguidance,andregulatoryrequirements.Thepostholderwillalsocontributetoservicedevelopment,continuousimprovement,andworkforceplanninginitiatives.

Workingcloselywithpharmacists,pharmacytechnicians,qualityassuranceteams,andmultidisciplinarycolleagues,thesuccessfulcandidatewillhelpensurethesafeandtimelydeliveryofasepticproductswhilemaintainingpatientsafety,regulatorycompliance,andoperationalefficiency.

• Provide specialist technical support to ensure the safe and timely preparation of aseptically prepared medicines in accordance with GMP, QA and Trust requirements.
• Undertake technical validation of aseptic worksheets, manufacturing documentation and associated records.
• Support and maintain the aseptic Quality Management System, including audits, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs and change controls.
• Ensure compliance with MHRA requirements, medicines legislation, NHS guidance and local policies.
• Participate in validation, qualification and environmental monitoring activities.
• Provide leadership within the aseptic team and promote a culture of quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Support the education, training, supervision and competency assessment of pharmacy staff working within Aseptic Services.
• Assist in the investigation of quality incidents and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor service performance, quality metrics and production activity, contributing to audits and inspections.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacy, quality assurance and multidisciplinary teams to deliver a safe and effective aseptic service.
• Contribute to service development, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of

Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps

//www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026