Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Pharmacy Technician to lead and develop Aseptic Services at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a senior leadership role responsible for the delivery, strategic development, and operational management of a large, cross-site Aseptic Service spanning Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital.

The service provides a wide range of high-quality aseptically prepared medicines, including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, CIVAS, and clinical trial products. The department is entering an exciting period of expansion, including the introduction of innovative therapies such as in vivo gene therapy, and the post holder will play a key role in shaping and delivering this future vision.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a large multidisciplinary technical workforce, influence service transformation, and work at the forefront of aseptic and advanced therapy services within a leading NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management of Aseptic Services across multiple sites.
• Ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant preparation of aseptic products including chemotherapy, PN, CIVAS, and clinical trials.
• Lead and manage technical staff, including workforce planning, performance management, training, and wellbeing.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory standards (e.g. GMP, GCP, QA requirements) and lead responses to audits and inspections.
• Drive service development and continuous improvement, including implementation of new technologies and advanced therapies.
• Oversee quality systems, including change control, deviations, and corrective actions, working closely with Quality Assurance teams.
• Contribute to capital projects, including design, commissioning, and validation of aseptic facilities and equipment.
• Support research and clinical trials activity within aseptic services.
• Contribute to financial planning, business cases, and efficient use of resources

About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities
The Chief Pharmacy Technician Aseptic Services provides senior leadership and operational management of Aseptic Services across Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of aseptic products, including chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, CIVAS and clinical trials.

The post will lead the strategic development of the service, including supporting service expansion and the implementation of advanced therapies. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (including GMP and QA requirements), leading audit and inspection readiness, and ensuring robust quality systems are in place.

The post holder will provide leadership and line management to the aseptic technical workforce, ensuring effective workforce planning, training, and staff wellbeing. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safe systems of work and high-quality patient care.

The role also includes contributing to service improvement, capital projects, and research activity, as well as supporting financial management and business planning for aseptic services

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)as a pharmacy technician.
• Relevant Science Degree or Post-graduate diploma level or equivalent level Experience and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of GCP, GMP, QA, regulations and legislation relevant to aseptic services
• Specialist post-graduate diploma in Technical Services (PTQA), or equivalent experience and relevant short courses
• Significant experience in Aseptic Services, including day-to-day management and supervision
• Experience of pharmacy manufacturing or other significant experience of working in a GxP environment
• Experience of working within and maintaining a Pharmaceutical Quality Management System - Change Control, Deviation and Corrective and Preventive actions.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Experience of practice research and audit
• Experience in managing and supervising junior staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Chief Pharmacist - Aseptic Services
Laura Morgan
laura.morgan48@nhs.net
02032993974