Job Summary
The post holder will work alongside pharmacists and technical staff in the pharmacy section 10 production unit at the Denmark Hill site. The post holder will assist in the preparation and dispensing of aseptically produced products in isolators, as well as assisting with the daily monitoring and cleaning of isolators, and the monitoring of the clean room. The post holder will be expected to work to the principles of ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’.
The post holder must be flexible to working at other King's College Hospital trust sites when required to fulfil the service needs of cross‑site working.
All work will be carried out according to procedures and standards of professional practice in the Department; staff are expected to develop their own safe systems of work to ensure a high professional standard of work conducive to patient safety.
Main duties of the job
Policy and Process
* To tidy, clean and disinfect the cleanrooms and equipment according to procedures as required.
* To assist with the monitoring of the environment in Aseptic services.
* To participate in the monitoring and cleaning rota of the isolators following standard operating procedures.
* To comply with departmental Good Manufacturing requirements of dress and hygiene relating to work in aseptic services.
* To work at all times within the health and safety guidelines of the department.
* To undertake media and any other validation to ensure on‑going validation of aseptic competence.
* To prepare documentation and labels using the pharmacy computer system.
* To undertake transfer disinfection into the aseptic unit and isolators according to procedures.
* To sit or stand at isolators for long periods.
* To check volumes of other staff in the aseptic unit after an appropriate period of training and competence assessment.
* To participate in the out‑of‑hours, weekend and Bank Holiday rotas in Pharmacy Aseptics.
Operational Performance
To assist and partake in the aseptic preparation of cytotoxic drugs, CIVAS products and PN to the patients of Kings College Hospital according to the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Guidance on Aseptic dispensing for NHS Patients, Health and Safety at Work Act and departmental procedures.
About Us
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services and specialist services from KCH sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Our values at King’s are:
* Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.
* Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed.
* Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional.
King’s is dedicated to embracing the broad diversity of our staff, patients and communities and stands firmly against all forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, ableism, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism and religious discrimination.
Details
* Date posted: 10 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 2
* Salary: £30,074 a year, including HCA
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 213‑Division‑A‑7598038
* Job locations: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Job responsibilities
* The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
* To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
* To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
* To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
* To undertake any other relevant duties, as may be required by the Associate Chief Pharmacist Aseptic Services.
Person Specification
Essential
* Good interpersonal, communication, written and oral skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
* Good computer skills for generating labels/worksheets and using Microsoft Office tools.
* Good problem‑solving abilities, able to work on own initiative.
Desirable
* NVQ Pharmacy Level 2 plus accredited underpinning knowledge or equivalent.
* GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent (4/C or above).
* Experience of dispensing medication.
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
* Knowledge of procedures for pharmacy services.
* Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Name: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/
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