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.
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
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.
The Chief Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Services provides senior leadership and operational management of Aseptic Services across King’s 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
