Band 3 Rotational Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Hampstead is seeking motivated individuals for a pharmacy position. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, and experience in a pharmacy is advantageous. The role involves preparing medicines for patients and requires attention to detail and adherence to strict procedures. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £30,546 to £32,207 a year.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Next level training opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science are required.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Ability to follow strict procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of pharmaceutical products.
• Rotate around three areas of production.
• Work 37.5 hours per week, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good manual dexterity

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C

Job description

Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team making medicines for patients internal and external to the trust including a large number of home-care patients. You will be involved in preparing a wide range of products and will rotate around the three areas of production gaining experience in a wide variety of manufacturing techniques.GCSEs (Grade A - C) in Maths, English and Science are required, and previous experience of working in a pharmacy manufacturing environment would be beneficial.If you are amotivated individual, have good attention to detail and understand the importance of following strict procedures at all times,then this could be the role for you. Contact us if you require any additional information or to arrange an informal visit.You will be working 37.5 hours per week and be expected to work one in six Saturdays and Bank Holidays on rotation. Working some late duties/ shift working may also be required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7372094

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary.

To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.

To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.

If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.

You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)

Conflict of Interest

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Vulnerable Groups

To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and the Care Act 2014

Smoke Free

The Trust implements a Smoke Free policy that applies to all staff. Staff are not allowed to smoke while wearing a recognisable Trust uniform or visible trust identification badge, and not allowed to smoke anywhere on hospital grounds. Staff are not allowed to take additional breaks in order to smoke. They may smoke during designated breaks but only out of uniform and off site. Staff contravening this policy may be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Standards of dress

All staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Sustainability

The Trust places great importance on sustainable development, reducing their carbon footprint and maximising the positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes of Trust actions and activities. As an employee it will be your responsibility to minimise your environmental impact, use resources efficiently, saving energy by switching off unnecessary equipment, reducing waste generation, using recycling/redistribution facilities, minimising travel, and saving water when possible. If your role involves purchasing/ordering supplies, you must consider the environmental impacts and purchase optimal sustainable products and services.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore expected to be aware of the Greener RFL & NHS agenda (via induction/ESR/other training) and actively encouraged/supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise that reduce harmful emissions and waste.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts polices and procedures which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified, or escalate as necessary.

To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.

To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

Confidentiality & Data Protection

The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.

If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.

You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulation 2018. For those posts where there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction, organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)

Conflict of Interest

The Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.

Vulnerable Groups

To carry out responsibilities in such a way as to minimise risk of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare in accordance with the Children Act 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and the Care Act 2014

Smoke Free

The Trust implements a Smoke Free policy that applies to all staff. Staff are not allowed to smoke while wearing a recognisable Trust uniform or visible trust identification badge, and not allowed to smoke anywhere on hospital grounds. Staff are not allowed to take additional breaks in order to smoke. They may smoke during designated breaks but only out of uniform and off site. Staff contravening this policy may be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Standards of dress

All staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.

This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Sustainability

The Trust places great importance on sustainable development, reducing their carbon footprint and maximising the positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes of Trust actions and activities. As an employee it will be your responsibility to minimise your environmental impact, use resources efficiently, saving energy by switching off unnecessary equipment, reducing waste generation, using recycling/redistribution facilities, minimising travel, and saving water when possible. If your role involves purchasing/ordering supplies, you must consider the environmental impacts and purchase optimal sustainable products and services.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore expected to be aware of the Greener RFL & NHS agenda (via induction/ESR/other training) and actively encouraged/supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise that reduce harmful emissions and waste.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products

Skills & Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.

Desirable

• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
• Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous

Personal Qualities Essential

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and handle materials safely.

Others Essential

• Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.

Desirable

• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.

Experience Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products

Skills & Aptitudes Essential

• Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.

Desirable

• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
• Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous

Personal Qualities Essential

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift and handle materials safely.

Others Essential

• Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.

Desirable

• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)