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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Technician- Education and Training, Pharmacy Aseptic Services to join our Pharmacy Aseptic Services team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our aseptic workforce, supporting staff to build their skills and competencies, and contributing to the safe and effective delivery of aseptic services.

Working closely with the Accountable Pharmacist, Lead Aseptic Services Technician, Lead Quality Assurance Pharmacy Technician and wider aseptic team, the postholder will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of education and training programmes for staff working within Aseptic Services.

• Deliver structured induction, practical training and competency assessments for new starters, existing staff, trainees and rotational colleagues.

• Maintain accurate training records, competency matrices and accreditation records, ensuring reassessments and reaccreditation are completed within agreed timescales.

• Support the development and review of training materials, competency frameworks, standard operating procedures and learning resources.

• Provide coaching, supervision and constructive feedback to colleagues, helping them develop confidence and competence in aseptic practice.

• Work with operational and quality assurance colleagues to identify training needs, address competency gaps and support continuous improvement.

• Contribute to compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and relevant national standards.

The role offers an opportunity to make a real difference to staff development and patient safety while supporting the ongoing improvement of our aseptic services.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Lead Technician- Education and Training, Pharmacy Aseptic Services to join our Pharmacy Aseptic Services team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing our aseptic workforce, supporting staff to build their skills and competencies, and contributing to the safe and effective delivery of aseptic services.

Working closely with the Accountable Pharmacist, Lead Aseptic Services Technician, Lead Quality Assurance Pharmacy Technician and wider aseptic team, the postholder will:

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of education and training programmes for staff working within Aseptic Services.

• Deliver structured induction, practical training and competency assessments for new starters, existing staff, trainees and rotational colleagues.

• Maintain accurate training records, competency matrices and accreditation records, ensuring reassessments and reaccreditation are completed within agreed timescales.

• Support the development and review of training materials, competency frameworks, standard operating procedures and learning resources.

• Provide coaching, supervision and constructive feedback to colleagues, helping them develop confidence and competence in aseptic practice.

• Work with operational and quality assurance colleagues to identify training needs, address competency gaps and support continuous improvement.

• Contribute to compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) and relevant national standards.

The role offers an opportunity to make a real difference to staff development and patient safety while supporting the ongoing improvement of our aseptic services.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Reading?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Reading varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Reading?

PharmSee is currently tracking 16 active pharmacy vacancies in Reading across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Reading pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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