Senior Pharmacy Technician - Production Pharmacy

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting in chemotherapy provision and maintaining high standards of aseptic services. Newly qualified technicians are encouraged to apply, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Recent hospital or aseptic experience required.
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Experience in staff supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing high-quality aseptic pharmacy service.
• Supervise the provision of chemotherapy and supportive medication.
• Communicate daily with pharmacists and ward staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Job summary

NEWLY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY - FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to support the Pharmacy Aseptic Services in providing chemotherapy to patients within the Trust.

We are looking for a qualified technician with experience to join our small, friendly team. You will have recent hospital or aseptic experience, good communication skills, and a solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice. Experience in teamwork, staff supervision, training others, and work planning is also required.

The department is highly supportive and encourages creative thinking to improve services, patient experience, and develop new roles, leveraging the strengths and experiences of the team.

Main duties of the job

Please see the Job Description and Persons Specification for further details. If you cannot access the PDF, the details are also available in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section.

About us

Whittington Health serves a diverse population and strives to ensure that all services are fair and accessible. We value diversity in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects this diversity and are committed to policies that promote equality and inclusivity.

Job details

• Post date: 22 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 per annum (including HCAS)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF

Job responsibilities

Note: Newly qualified technicians are welcome to apply - full training will be provided

The key tasks include assisting and supervising the provision of chemotherapy and supportive medication, working under the supervision of the Chief Technician & Accountable Pharmacist.

Main duties

• Assist in providing a safe, efficient, high-quality aseptic pharmacy service to patients.
• Assist in dispensing supportive medication safely and efficiently.
• Encourage adherence to procedures related to aseptic services and GMP.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of procedures, guidelines, and legislation.
• Participate in writing, reviewing, and updating SOPs and QA documentation.
• Communicate daily with pharmacists, production, and ward staff to manage workflow.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Problem solve issues such as stock supply, staffing, equipment failures, and capacity planning, ensuring service continuity and safety.