Aseptic Operational Lead
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nursling, SO16 0BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-26-0152 |
Summary
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 problemsolving 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 costeffective 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 oncall rota in line with departmental policy.Maintain required competencies to act as a releasing officer. This role requires strong problemsolving 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 oncall rota and maintaining competencies as a releasing officer.