Aseptic Services Team Leader

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join one of the largest aseptic services in the UK as our Aseptic Services Team Leader. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring an individual who can successfully combine operational excellence, workforce development, quality assurance and innovation to deliver a high‑performing, patient‑focused service. You will provide operational and professional leadership across two aseptic units and a specialist biotherapy service, supporting the delivery of approximately 80,000 aseptically prepared items each year. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, offering a range of general and specialist hospital services with excellent clinical outcomes. The Trust has an international reputation for excellence in specialist care, research and academic training, and is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT). The Pharmacy Department is highly respected, forward thinking and recognised for collaborative working, while Aseptics is well recognised across the Trust for providing a high‑quality service at the cutting edge of medicine preparation. We offer excellent career progression whilst working in a friendly and supportive team, and we are proud to have created a positive working environment where a hardworking, dedicated workforce feels valued and shares a team goal to put patients first.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and professional leadership across two aseptic units and a specialist biotherapy service
• Lead a large multidisciplinary workforce
• Drive service improvement and champion GMP compliance
• Help shape the future of aseptic services
• Balance workforce capability, service demand, productivity, quality and safety
• Support the continued growth of aseptic, clinical trials and biotherapy services
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and excellence

Requirements

• Strong background working within Aseptic Services with a commitment to quality, patient safety and continuous improvement
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams to deliver their best
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, enabling effective work with colleagues across pharmacy, clinical services and the wider Trust
• Confidence in leading change and driving service improvements within a complex specialist environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions when managing operational challenges
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational leadership
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience of managing competing priorities and delivering results
• Proactive, adaptable approach and the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced and evolving service
• Genuine commitment to developing services, supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for patients