Lead Technician – Education and Training (Pharmacy Aseptic Services)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 3574
£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3212 (62% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3212 (Pharmaceutical technicians) · 62% match
- Ineligible 3574 (Other vocational and industrial trainers) · 23% match
- Likely 2312 (Further education teaching professionals) · 10% match
Ask Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust what the duties are.
About the role
Band 6 Lead Technician - Education and Training (Pharmacy Aseptic Services)
Are you passionate about developing people and shaping the future of aseptic pharmacy services?
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our Pharmacy Education and Training Team.
In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of education and training for our aseptic services workforce, helping colleagues build the skills, confidence and competencies needed to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
You will develop structured training programmes, support competency assessments, mentor colleagues and help create clear career development pathways.
Working closely with our Aseptic Services and Quality Assurance teams, you will play a key role in strengthening training, quality and continuous improvement.
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:
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT)
- Relevant professional registration (e.g. GPhC, RCP, RSB, RSC)
- Recognised assessor, educational supervisor or teaching qualification, or willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- Completion of recognised leadership programmes (e.g. NHS Leadership Academy programmes such as Edward Jenner or a Level 3 qualification in Management and Leadership, or equivalent) (A/I)
Experience
Essential
- Experience coordinating structured induction, training programmes or accreditation processes
- Experience coordinating structured induction, training programmes or accreditation processes
- Experience of delivering practical training or competency assessments
- Experience of training, supervising or supporting the development of pharmacy staff
- Relevant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, including aseptic service
Desirable
- Experience as an educational supervisor or assessor for PIPC, SMPO, SMT or equivalent aseptic training programmes
Skills, knowledge & abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of GMP, aseptic preparation, SOPs and quality standard
- Ability to maintain accurate training records, competency matrices and assessment documentation
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements associated with aseptic preparation and hazardous medicines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff at different levels
About the employer
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Pharmaceutical technicians (SOC 3212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~20k in sample- Middle half £26,572–36,348
- Median £31,096
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3212 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.