Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Unit | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Colchester is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to work in the Aseptics Unit. This role involves aseptic preparation of injections, including chemotherapy and intravenous drugs. The position offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and willing to learn. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment is desirable, but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Aseptically manufacture named patient and batch products following procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment.

Skills

Experience in a cleanroom environment

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity within our Aseptics Unit for Senior Pharmacy Assistants to support the growth of the department. You will work as part of a team, within the Aseptic department, providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service. You will aseptically prepare injections ready for patient administration, including chemotherapy (cytotoxic), radiopharmaceuticals and general intravenous drugs. Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment is desirable, but not essential. We are committed to provide a supportive environment with opportunities for training and personal development. In the future there is a possibility for a Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship to enhance career progress. Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. Roles offered on a development basis will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.

Responsibilities

• Aseptically manufacture named patient and batch products following procedures and worksheets.
• Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit.
• Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment supporting the manufacturing process and to assist senior staff in demonstrating particular duties to junior and rotational staff.

Additional information

Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1

Please note this position is not eligible for a Health and Social Care Visa and does not meet the requirements for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Benefits and development

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Time Matters and our partnership with Epic are part of our digital transformation to bring an advanced EPR system to ESNEFT.

Application

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A. For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.