Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Production

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in England is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Pharmacy Production Unit. This role involves preparing sterile medicines, including chemotherapy and antibiotic injections, as part of a dedicated team. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, manual dexterity, and a pass in relevant GCSE subjects. Full training will be provided, and there is a commitment to work on Sundays and holidays as needed. The organization encourages applications from all backgrounds and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan

Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to regular Sunday and bank holiday working.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock control and be confident using a computer.
• Prepare sterile medicines, chemotherapy, and antibiotic injections.

Skills

Good communication skills

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject (grade A-C/9-4)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to work in our busy Pharmacy Production Unit. You will be working as part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants preparing sterile medicines, chemotherapy and antibiotic injections. You must be reliable, hardworking and able to work to high standards of accuracy and precision. There will be a commitment to regular Sunday and bank holiday working on a rota basis. Previous experience is preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, manual dexterity, and a pass (grade A-C/9-4 in GCSE or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Assist with stock control and be confident using a computer.
• Work as part of the Pharmacy Production Unit team to prepare sterile medicines, chemotherapy and antibiotic injections.

Employer and Role Context

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide services across eight sites including University College Hospital, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, and others. UCLH is dedicated to sustainability and has pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, with targets for direct and indirect emissions. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

• UCLH is recognized as a top organisation to work for, with positive staff survey results and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Flexible working options are available; there are benefits including season ticket loans, staff discounts, cycle to work, on-site accommodation, and access to wellbeing and cultural programs.
• UCLH offers opportunities for professional development, recognition programs, and support through staff networks and charity initiatives.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, access to free confidential support, discounts, and, where applicable, other staff benefits. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds to support world-class research, innovation and creativity.