Lead Technician- Aseptics | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 0AU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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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.

This role is based at Adanac Park, Nursling, SO16 0AU

Are you an experienced Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician looking to take the next step in leadership and operational service delivery?

We are seeking a Lead Technician in Aseptics to lead the day-to-day management of our specialist aseptic services, ensuring the safe, effective and efficient supply of medicines while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

This role combines operational leadership, service improvement and technical expertise, offering an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to patient care and service delivery across University Hospital Southampton.

As a senior member of the aseptic pharmacy team, you will oversee daily service operations, lead and develop technicians and support staff, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure medicines are supplied safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality, driving continuous improvement and responding proactively to service challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking pharmacy professional who is passionate about service excellence, staff development and delivering outstanding care to patients.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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In this role, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of a specialist aseptic services, ensuring medicines are supplied safely, efficiently while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

• Manage, supervise and develop technicians and support staff, including recruitment, appraisal, performance management and workforce planning.

• Drive service improvement through audits and support the review, development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant post-qualification experience within a specialist pharmacy service and registration with the required professional bodies.

• Experience of operational management, workforce supervision and leading teams in a busy healthcare environment.

• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and influence others effectively.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of leading teams, managing workload and developing staff within a busy operational environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of GMP compliance.

• A proactive approach to service improvement, change management and continuous professional development.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

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