Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice: full time band 3, with progression to band 4 once completed the apprenticeship, professional registration with the Institute of Science and Technology and internal competencies.
Hello! My name is Luke and I am the Aseptic Services Manager for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit in Oxford.
We have an exciting role available to train an individual with the knowledge and skills required to work in aseptic dispensing within Oxford University Hospitals. This role would be suitable for staff working in a pharmacy team that have an BTEC 2 or equivalent and are interesting in working in an aseptic team preparing doses for patients, or school / college leavers looking to start their working career. Applications will be considered from candidates that do not have the pharmacy BTEC 2 but are willing to undertake this prior to enrolling on the SMT apprenticeship course.
I am privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Pharmacy Technicians, Science Manufacturing Technicians , Assistants and Apprentices as we provide support services to clinical trial research teams on all our Trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.
If you are interested in an informal discussion about the apprentice role offered within our team then I would be very pleased to chat with you.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
The main role of this post is to participate in a programme of work based training and development to gain knowledge and experience across the range of aseptic dispensing and manufacture in Oxford University Hospitals. The role will predominantly be based in the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit undertaking a variety of technical roles, but will involve rotating into the Radiopharmacy and Quality Assurance Team.
The Clinical Trials Aseptic Services Unit (CTASU) is responsible for aseptically preparing clinical trial doses for patients to several departments across the Trust and maintaining up to date documentation according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Under the direction of the Accountable Pharmacist and Aseptic Services Manager or Deputy the post holder will be responsible for the provision of day to day activities associated with all aspects of aseptic services in order to support the needs of patients and which meet standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
This role will involve regular weekend working to support the requirement for Clinical Trial doses at the weekend.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata, with progression to band 4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CORP-8174461-B3
Job locations
Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital
Churchill Drive, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work at an isolator fully gloved and gowned
- Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
- Professional approach
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Uses own initiative
- Team player
- Adaptable to change
- IT skills e.g. Word processing, spreadsheets
Desirable
- Previous aseptic experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Well organised
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Experience of team working
- Experience of a changing working environment
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
Criteria
Essential
- Ability to work at an isolator fully gloved and gowned
- Enthusiastic and responsible attitude
- Professional approach
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Uses own initiative
- Team player
- Adaptable to change
- IT skills e.g. Word processing, spreadsheets
Desirable
- Previous aseptic experience
- Clinical trials experience
- Well organised
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Experience of team working
- Experience of a changing working environment
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- BTEC Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital
Churchill Drive, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital
Churchill Drive, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Aseptic Services Manager
Luke Chidgey
01865572166
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata, with progression to band 4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CORP-8174461-B3
Job locations
Churchill Hospital / John Radcliffe Hospital
Churchill Drive, Headington
Oxford
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
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