Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to manage the Aseptic unit and ensure the timely preparation of chemotherapy. Candidates should have a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science, be registered with GPhC, and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers full-time hours and competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Staff discounts across facilities

Flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Should be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Must be an Accredited Checking Technician.
• At least 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Aseptic unit's day-to-day operations.
• Ensure timely chemotherapy preparation.
• Supervise staff and train rotational technicians.
• Assist in the introduction of new medicines.

Skills

BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills / PTTP (or equivalent)

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC

Accredited Checking Technician

Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

Location: London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guys, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri; apply with contribution to lates and Saturday on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the Private Care at Guys site, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care.

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with Pharmacists, Technicians and assistants, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring the smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all staff within the unit. You will ensure chemotherapy is made in a timely manner and deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service. You will aid in the set-up of new medicines coming onto the market for manufacturing, environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations, and play a vital role in line management and the training and development of rotational technicians.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care about delivering the very best care, building a career you can be proud of, and working conditions that support health and wellbeing.

What you’ll bring

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills / PTTP (or equivalent)
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Technician (essential)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit and managing the workflow

Role context and responsibilities

Role includes day-to-day management of the Aseptic unit, ensuring timely chemotherapy preparation, staff supervision, and participation in the introduction of new medicines for manufacturing, QA/QC environmental monitoring, and training/development of rotational staff.

Why HCA UK?

HCA Healthcare UK is a leading private healthcare provider with a long history of delivering high-quality care across multiple sites. We offer opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service; option to buy or sell leave
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Staff discounts across facilities
• Flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits

Culture and equal opportunity

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. We uphold inclusion, empathy, kindness, and excellence in all we do, and encourage sustainable practices where possible.

Notes

Reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements are available in line with our Disability Confident commitments.