Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Production

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital trust in London is seeking a dedicated Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Production Unit. The role involves preparing sterile medicines and maintaining rigorous standards of accuracy. Candidates must have a GCSE pass in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, along with manual dexterity and good communication skills. This position offers a salary between £30,546 to £32,207 annually and requires regular Sunday and bank holiday work on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• GCSE pass (A‑C) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject is essential.
• Good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock control in Pharmacy Production Unit.
• Prepare sterile medicines, chemotherapy, and antibiotic injections.
• Adhere to Trust policies on infection prevention and control.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Good communication skills

Computer skills (email, word processing)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE pass (A-C) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Production

Closing date: 06 January 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

You must be reliable, hardworking and able to work to high standards of accuracy and precision. You will be expected to assist with stock control and be confident using a computer. Good communication skills, manual dexterity, and a pass (grade A‑C/9‑4 in GCSE or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject are essential.

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• GCSE pass (A‑C) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject
• Understands the issues in handling hazardous materials
• Demonstrated understanding of the principle of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work
• Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
• Demonstrated computer skills including email, word processing
• Understands the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:

• Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
• Completing all required training and education (both via e‑learning and face‑to‑face) on infection prevention and control.
• Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
• Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health‑care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.

Specific Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station such as a bench, laminar flow cabinet, isolator for periods of working time
• Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing to be worn such as a cleanroom
• Flexibility with regards to changes in work schedule

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£30,546 to £32,207 a year inclusive of HCAS