Band 4-Rotational Technician-Pharmacy Production Services

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Technician to support the Sterile Production Unit and train staff. This fixed-term position emphasizes compliance with best practices in aseptic preparation and offers further career development opportunities under experienced supervision.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible hours

Advanced training opportunities

Qualifications

• Develop personal expertise in aseptic preparation.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and safety regulations.
• Ability to train less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief Technician and Senior Technicians in day-to-day running of the unit.
• Deputise for Senior Technician in their absence.
• Rotate between Sterile Batches, Chemotherapy, Non-Sterile, and CIVAS teams as required.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practice

Aseptic preparation

COSHH compliance

Health and Safety directives

Education

Pharmaceutical Technician Certification

Job description

The post holder is to assist the Chief Technician and Senior Technicians in the day-to-day running of the Sterile Production Unit, the Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS), and the Non-Sterile Manufacturing Department, as well as the training of less experienced staff working in these units. The department is divided into four teams: Sterile Batches, Chemotherapy, Non-Sterile, and CIVAS. The post holder will be a member of one of these teams and will rotate between them as required.

It is the post-holder’s responsibility to ensure that all products made are manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH, and Health and Safety directives.

This is a Fixed Term post for 12 months.

The post holder is expected to deputise for the Senior Technician in each area in their absence.

The post-holder should develop and maintain personal expertise in all technical aspects of manufacture and extemporaneous preparation within the production unit at The Royal Free Hospital, particularly aseptic preparation. They will be responsible for ensuring their own accreditations are completed and re-validated within the agreed time frames.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and most innovative trusts, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals. We offer unrivalled career opportunities, flexible hours, generous benefits, and advanced training to support your career development.

For more information, please visit https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rachael Devereux
• Job Title: Lead Aseptics Technician - Production Services
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone] ext 39635