Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Pharmacy Technical Services team as an Advanced Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services, working within our MHRA licensed facility.
Based at Watford General Hospital, you will play a vital role in the aseptic preparation of chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and other parenteral products.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that contributes directly to safe patient care through high-quality pharmaceutical production.
You will be working in a cleanroom environment, following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and using advanced systems such as BD Cato.
Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm. Some flexibility and weekend working may be required on a rota basis.
Full details will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
* You will be involved in aseptic production, including assembling and recording batch components, performing in-process checks, managing inventory, and participating in cleanroom operations.
* You will help maintain GMP-compliant documentation, support clinical trial processes, and liaise with wider pharmacy teams.
* We are looking for candidates with previous aseptic experience and a solid understanding of GMP, quality assurance (QA), and quality control (QC).
* Ideal applicants will be confident communicators, effective team players, and able to manage their workload under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is "Excellent patient care, together" and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional, and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognize the importance of a good work-life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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