Role Summary
This role is as a Pharmacy Senior Technical Assistant within the Pharmacy team and will involve duties in the preparation of aseptically dispensed products, including Adult parenteral nutrition bags, clinical trial products, intravenous additives and chemotherapy.
It is imperative that we operate in a clean, pristine environment to ensure the production of quality products; cleaning will be a key duty alongside packing and labelling of products. This is a varied role including taking telephone queries, supporting with stock control and you will be involved in the journey from production of medicines/products to delivery to our wards.
On the job competency based training will also be provided to the successful applicant.
Responsibilities
* Preparation of aseptically dispensed products including adult parenteral nutrition bags, clinical trial products, intravenous additives and chemotherapy.
* Cleaning and maintaining a clean, pristine environment in the aseptic unit.
* Packing and labelling of products.
* Taking telephone queries and providing customer support.
* Supporting stock control and inventory management.
* Working part of a team to deliver a fast response service, complying with Standard Operating Procedures and the Guide to Good Manufacturing practice.
Qualifications & Skills
* Highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Maintain accuracy under pressure.
* Good organisational, communication and numerical skills.
* Interest in science and attention to detail.
* Willingness to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check/Enhanced Disclosure Check and to participate in a 7 day working week, including late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Benefits & Working Hours
* 37.5 hours per week.
* 27 days paid annual leave (starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays for long‑term staff).
* Comprehensive occupational health services, counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
* Various staff discounts, salary sacrifice options, car lease schemes, NHS Pension scheme, cycle to work scheme.
Salary
* Band 3: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
* Frequency: Annual
* Vacancy Reference: 185-1421-13035
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Closing Date: 11 May 2026
* Job Category: Pharmacy
* Staff Group: Additional Professional Scientific and Technical
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