Job Description

This is a new and exciting opportunity to lead, develop and deliver specialist training to the team of a highly specialist chemotherapy aseptic preparation and dispensing unit
The post holder will be NVQ / SMT qualified with experience in aseptic preparation and training and will join the leadership team to facilitate a high quality and responsive pharmacy services to a cancer centre and satellite units.
Main duties of the job
The person will be responsible for:
The management, development and delivery of training policies within aseptic services - chemotherapy preparation & dispensing unit. This must be in alignment with local and national directives.
The post holder must have extensive experience, competence and specialist knowledge working in aseptic services preparation or manufacturing units.
The post holder must have extensive and appropriate experience delivering training and mentoring a wide range of staff in aseptic services.
About us
The Pharmacy Chemotherapy Preparation and Dispensing Unit is a multicultural, friendly and hard working team of over 35 staff.
We prepare and dispense over 3900 units of chemotherapy doses per month.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative service delivery developments and improvements.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
46,419 to 55,046 a year p.a inc of HCA (pro rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS10036M
Job locations
Guy's Cancer Centre, Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The management, development and delivery of training within aseptic services - chemotherapy preparation & dispensing unit.
Maintaining departmental training and re-accreditation records
Staff development within aseptic services
Development of training policies and procedures in alignment with local and national directives. Job description
Job responsibilities
The management, development and delivery of training within aseptic services - chemotherapy preparation & dispensing unit.
Maintaining departmental training and re-accreditation records
Staff development within aseptic services
Development of training policies and procedures in alignment with local and national directives.
Person Specification
Skills and Ability
Essential

• Demonstrated ability to train and assess others in a GMP compliant manner
• Demonstrated ability to apply specialist knowledge GMP, GCP & Quality Assurance to maintain, develop and validate an aseptic unit quality system and service provision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and patients, using clear written and spoken English, and overcoming barriers to understanding in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver lectures, workshops, one to one training and formal presentations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectively

Previous Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and competence at a senior role (minimum NHS AFC B5) as a team leader in aseptic preparation or manufacturing within or outside NHS pharmacy aseptic units.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete quality system entries such as SOPs, deviations, change controls and CAPAs. Demonstrates ability to ensure all required actions are appropriately evaluated, completed and documented in a timely manner.
• Planning, management and delivery of a GMP compliant competency-based staff training and assessment programme
• Experience of preparing and developing high quality training materials to meet specific training needs with positive staff feedback

Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Completion of Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship
• Post graduate technical services qualification or equivalent demonstrated portfolio of experience and short courses
• Relevant leadership and management experience - portfolio that demonstrates acquisition of this level of specialist knowledge
• Demonstrate knowledge of different teaching methods including: understand learning styles, competency based training, and different assessment criteria

Desirable

• Formal recognised training qualification

Person Specification
Skills and Ability
Essential

• Demonstrated ability to train and assess others in a GMP compliant manner
• Demonstrated ability to apply specialist knowledge GMP, GCP & Quality Assurance to maintain, develop and validate an aseptic unit quality system and service provision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals and patients, using clear written and spoken English, and overcoming barriers to understanding in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver lectures, workshops, one to one training and formal presentations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectively

Previous Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge, experience and competence at a senior role (minimum NHS AFC B5) as a team leader in aseptic preparation or manufacturing within or outside NHS pharmacy aseptic units.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete quality system entries such as SOPs, deviations, change controls and CAPAs. Demonstrates ability to ensure all required actions are appropriately evaluated, completed and documented in a timely manner.
• Planning, management and delivery of a GMP compliant competency-based staff training and assessment programme
• Experience of preparing and developing high quality training materials to meet specific training needs with positive staff feedback

Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• NVQ Pharmacy services Level 3 plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent) or equivalent plus Professional registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council OR Completion of Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 apprenticeship
• Post graduate technical services qualification or equivalent demonstrated portfolio of experience and short courses
• Relevant leadership and management experience - portfolio that demonstrates acquisition of this level of specialist knowledge
• Demonstrate knowledge of different teaching methods including: understand learning styles, competency based training, and different assessment criteria

Desirable

• Formal recognised training qualification

Skills Required