Job summary
- Main area
- RLH Aseptic Production (ASU)
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term end date: 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 259-7153741GCS-A
- Employer
- Barts Health NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal London Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,039 - £31,088 per annum inc
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Pharmacy Assistant
Band 3
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and ambitious candidate who is looking to build a career in aseptic manufacturing, to join our busy aseptic services manufacturing
team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder must be keen to learn and develop with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will undertake a wide variety of roles within the unit including, but not limited to aseptic preparation, stock management, training and in-process checking. The post holder will be based at the Royal London Hospital supporting our well established, dedicated aseptic services manufacturing unit.
Main duties of the job
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both
individual and departmental goals. Once fully trained within the aseptic area, you will be enrolled onto the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course. Upon successful completion of the
SMT Level 3 course individuals are eligible to be registered as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). This also allows you to be eligible to apply for one of our Band 4 roles when available.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants must have GCSE, Maths, English and Science Grades 4-7. Previous experience of working in an aseptic production unit is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Accuracy
and efficiency are essential. Attention to detail, adaptability and being a team player are a must.
If you are interested in working at one of the largest Trusts in UK, dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and would like any further details, please contact Surinder Venkanah
[email protected]) (0203 246 0393
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
**We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful**
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C or 4-9
- Literate and Numerate.
Desirable criteria
- BTEC NVQ Level 2 for support staff
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding the importance and adheres to SOPs and legislation, identifying and suggesting areas for change.
- Demonstration of training for other members of staff.
- Demonstration of managing your own work in a methodical manner.
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of working within a pharmacy or lab setting.
Desirable criteria
- Prior Experience in preparation of Aseptic manufacturing.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrative understanding of GMP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work.
Desirable criteria
- QA & Quality Systems within Aseptic preparation / manufacture practices.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good aseptic technique and clean room behaviour.
- Good ability to use own initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT literate and able to use Microsoft office
- . Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisation and prioritisation of workload
- Ability to solve problems.
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Time management skills
- Methodical attention to detail
- Good numeracy skills. Able to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete documentation accurately with exact attention to detail.
- Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
- Demonstrates the ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately.
- undertakes the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration.
- Can sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time.
- Can handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures.
- Can follow local manual handling procedures.
- Able to work under pressure and to a deadline.
- Ability to deal with non-routine activities.
- Ability to recognise professional and personal limitations, referring to appropriate person when necessary.
- Demonstrative ability to coach staff
Other
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates an understanding of person-centred care and is committed to ensuring patient needs are met through flexible service delivery.
- • Demonstrates a professional attitude.
- • Enthusiastic and motivated even with tasks of a routine nature
- • Demonstrates a good level of personal hygiene to comply with GMP.
- • Demonstrated knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work
- • Demonstrable ability to meet Trust Values. • Good time keeping and attendance.
- • Required to wear specialised clean room clothing and safety equipment.
- • Demonstrates professional attitude.
- • Awareness of needs of confidentiality. • Good general health.
- .• Reliable/responsible.
- • DBS: Standard check required as not in a patient facing role.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Surinder Venkanah
- Job title
- Head of Production Operations
- Email address
- [email protected]
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