Senior Assistant Technical Officer

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to manage aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and assist in the maintenance of the unit. Candidates should have relevant education in pharmacy and experience in a similar environment. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.
• Understanding of GMP and QA principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials according to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines.
• Ensure all practices meet the Medicines Act and GMP standards.
• Monitor facilities and maintain unit cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to work accurately

Good manual dexterity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

GSCE English, Maths and Science Grade A to C

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Senior Assistant Technical Officer to undertake the aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicinal products including cytotoxic drugs within a production area following internal Standard Operating Procedures, and the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice and Quality Assurance.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant manufacture of a range of pharmaceuticals under section 10 exemption of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
• Ensuring excellent GMP practices are maintained at all times.
• Prioritising workload dependent on the patient's status, appointment time and order of chemotherapy and escalate any issues to the Senior Technician.

About us

The Chemotherapy Preparation and Dispensing Unit is located at the Guy's Hospital Site and produces a variety of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) for use within the hospital trust for patients.

A satellite Cancer Centre unit is based at Queen Mary's Hospital (QMH) - Sidcup, that offers our patients the opportunity for treatment closer to home.

CPDU works in close collaboration with the Quality Assurance team and other pharmacy aseptic services units in the trust across sites; licensed and unlicensed units.

Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inc. H.C.A.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS9769

Job locations

Guy's Hospital, Cancer Center

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 3SS

Job description Job responsibilities

As an overview general duties include the following, for full details refer to the JD provided.

• To undertake, after suitable training, the aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicinal products following unit SOPs in one of the aseptic production units.
• To ensure that all working practices meet the requirements of the Medicines Act as outlined in the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety at work act, COSSH and any other relevant legislation.
• To undertake monitoring of facilities and equipment.
• To assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the unit as required and help in maintaining the general tidiness of the unit.

Job description Job responsibilities

As an overview general duties include the following, for full details refer to the JD provided.

• To undertake, after suitable training, the aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicinal products following unit SOPs in one of the aseptic production units.
• To ensure that all working practices meet the requirements of the Medicines Act as outlined in the Guide to Good Manufacturing Practice, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety at work act, COSSH and any other relevant legislation.
• To undertake monitoring of facilities and equipment.
• To assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the unit as required and help in maintaining the general tidiness of the unit.

Person Specification Education Essential

• GSCE English, Maths and Science Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 - optional units: relevant to pharmacy practice area or equivalent

Previous Experience Essential

• Demonstrates ability to work accurately to set procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately and prioritise work load
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Previous experience of working in a NHS or commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing environment undertaking aseptic manufacture of medicines

Skills Essential

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines

Availability Essential

• Able to work late shifts, bank holidays and weekends

Person Specification Education Essential

• GSCE English, Maths and Science Grade A to C or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 - optional units: relevant to pharmacy practice area or equivalent

Previous Experience Essential

• Demonstrates ability to work accurately to set procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately and prioritise work load
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Previous experience of working in a NHS or commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing environment undertaking aseptic manufacture of medicines

Skills Essential

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines

Availability Essential

• Able to work late shifts, bank holidays and weekends

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, Cancer Center

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 3SS

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital, Cancer Center

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 3SS

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)