Lead Technician – Education and Training (Pharmacy Aseptic Services)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading, RG1 5ANView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
Band 6 Lead Technician - Education and Training (Pharmacy Aseptic Services) Are you passionate about developing people and shaping the future of asept...
We are looking for someone who brings good aseptic technical knowledge, a passion for education and the ability to engage, motivate and develop others.
You will have experience working in hospital aseptic services or a comparable pharmaceutical aseptic environment, with an understanding of GMP, quality assurance and competency assessment.
Most importantly, you will be approachable, organised and enthusiastic about supporting others to succeed.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference. You will join a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training Team, with the opportunity to influence how we develop our aseptic workforce and contribute to the future of pharmacy services at Royal Berkshire.
If you enjoy developing people, improving services and making a difference to patient care, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Priyanka Dahele, Pharmacy Education and Training Lead, or Cheryl Wynn-Mackenzie, Accountable Pharmacist for Aseptic Services. Appointments can be arranged through Mel - melanie.richardson15@nhs.net.
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT)
- Relevant professional registration (e.g. GPhC, RCP, RSB, RSC)
- Recognised assessor, educational supervisor or teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- Completion of recognised leadership programmes (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy programmes such as Edward Jenner or a Level 3 qualification in Management and Leadership, or equivalent) (A/I)
Experience
Essential
- Experience coordinating structured induction, training programmes or accreditation processes
- Experience coordinating structured induction, training programmes or accreditation processes
- Experience of delivering practical training or competency assessments
- Experience of training, supervising or supporting the development of pharmacy staff
- Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, including aseptic service
Desirable: - Experience as an educational supervisor or assessor for PIPC, SMPO, SMT or equivalent aseptic training programmes
Skills, knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of GMP, aseptic preparation, SOPs and quality standard
- Ability to maintain accurate training records, competency matrices and assessment documentation
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with aseptic preparation and hazardous medicines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at different levels
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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