Swydd wag: Aseptic Operational Lead, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Nursling

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Prif leoliad

Clinical Support

Gradd

Band 7

Contract

Parhaol

Oriau

Llawnamser
Rhan-amser

37.5 awr yr wythnos

Cyfeirnod y swydd

188-SCL010326

Cyflogwr: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Adanac Park
Tref: Nursling
Cyflog: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum / per annum pro rata
Yn cau: 19/03/2026 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 13/04/2026

Aseptic Operational Lead

Band 7

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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.

This role requires strong problem‑solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to uphold high professional and regulatory standards. As a visible role model for UHS values, you will support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the service, including participation in the on‑call rota and maintaining competencies as a releasing officer.

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Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

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. Additional qualification e.g., Accredited Medicine management technician or PIPC or Accredited checking technician or equivalent qualification. 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

Meini prawf dymunol

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

Meini prawf hanfodol

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

For more information about our Trust

https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk

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