Senior Technician, Aseptic Services | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Senior Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at Northwick Park Hospital. The role involves managing the PN and cytotoxic compounding service while ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. A strong background in aseptic manufacturing is required. The position offers opportunities for staff development within a dedicated team committed to innovation and patient care.

Qualifications

• Extensive aseptic manufacturing experience.
• Experience in managing pharmacy aseptic services.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan PN and Cytotoxic compounding service.
• Provide specialist Aseptic support to senior staff.
• Manage and supervise pharmacy aseptic services.
• Monitor resources and adherence to quality assurance.
• Assist in developing Aseptic services.

Job description

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with extensive aseptic manufacturing experience to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at Northwick Park Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to become part of our dedicated team working in our new state-of-the-art aseptic unit. The facility features modern cleanroom design, advanced isolator technology, and digital process controls, supporting the delivery of high-quality aseptic preparation and manufacturing services.

Our team has a strong culture of quality, openness, and continuous improvement, and we take pride in providing opportunities for staff development and progression. You will join a service with a proven track record in innovation, regulatory compliance, and patient-centred aseptic production.

Responsibilities

• To take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and planning of the PN and Cytotoxic compounding service of the aseptic unit at pharmacy Northwick Park Hospital according to the principles of GMP and QA
• Provides specialist Aseptic support to Senior Pharmacist Aseptic Services and the Lead Technician of Aseptic Services.
• To manage and supervise the provision of pharmacy aseptic services especially in the chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition (PN) reconstitution to all areas of the Hospital.
• Monitor resources, activities, and adherence to quality assurance in chemotherapy and PN reconstitution.
• Assist the senior manager in developing Aseptic services in line with Trust and Pharmacy department development policies.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Nov 2025