Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative- Aseptics

Stockport, England, United Kingdom

7/10/2025

Located within the grounds of Stepping Hill hospital is Stockport Pharmaceuticals Aseptic Services unit.

The unit is part of the regional NHS pharmaceutical production unit and holds Medicinal Product licenses with which the team provide a wide range of aseptic products both nationally and internally to the trust.

The Department is looking to recruit an Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative.

The Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative role is a graded as a agenda for change Band 2.

The training opportunity is an advanced apprenticeship, which involves on the job training whilst you study to achieve a Level 2 Certificate as Science Manufacturing Process Operative.

On completion of the apprenticeship programme and End Point Assessment (EPA), successful candidates will be able to apply for fulltime band 3 Science Manufacturing Process Operative role.

Training and support will be provided by work based assessors and the training provider.

• Develop to work in a large licensed Aseptic facility that provides a wide range of products to Stockport NHS Trust and neighbouring trusts.
• The Apprentice Science Manufacturing Operative will be develop to carry out the routine preparation of all aseptically prepared drugs in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• There is a requirement to carry out the technical skills necessary to perform these duties carefully and accurately, and to develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service.
  
  

People without Relevant Aseptic experience will be considered as full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Applicants seeking a career as a care giving professional need not apply as this role is not ward based and does not provide any direct patient care.

Working within a clean room environment attention to detail, manual dexterity and the ability to work in a controlled environment for long durations is essential.

When applying please provide suitability for the role in the supporting information section on the application.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aniela Kasongo-Otshumbe Job title: Production Manager - Aseptic Services Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 419 5488

Sally Hughes

Senior Pharmacy Technician Training and Development

[email protected]

0161 419 4098