Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4 Annex U
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term period 2 years)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 290-WCCS-2464
- Employer
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Trust Wide
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £25,336.08 - £36,195 pa inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Science Manufacturing Technician - (Apprenticeship)
Band 4 Annex U
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:
Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.
With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.
Job overview
Do you have a passion to work in healthcare, especially Cancer Services? We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who is keen to learn. During the apprenticeship you will be working as a Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice within a multi-disciplinary team based in the Aseptics unit within pharmacy.
You will be working in as aseptic cleanroom and get to see how and where life-saving treatments such as chemotherapy are made. Imperial College Healthcare Trust supports some of the most complex clinical services in London. By working in their aseptic unit, you are directly supporting critical care, haematology and oncology wards. You aren't just making a product; you are providing a lifeline for patients with the highest acuity of need.
As an apprentice you will be working towards gaining the Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. This meets the Science Council’s regulation for registration to practice as a Science Manufacturing Technician. You will train in pharmacy cleanroom technology, giving you a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
The main part of the role will be to support the wider team with the day to day running of the service 4 days a week. The other weekday will require you to attend preplanned study classes set by CSR Scientific Training Limited. This role does require you to carry out independent learning outside of work hours.
Main duties of the job
- To participate in all relevant departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested by the Chief of Service or Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
- To be aware of and apply, relevant legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, GMP and Medicines’ Act.
- To at all times practice in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- To uphold the security of drugs and the premises at all times.
- Attend courses and study days as deemed appropriate by the Deputy Chief Pharmacist .
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths and English at Grade C, grade 4 and above
Experience
Essential criteria
- IT skills: Microsoft Office use
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in a UK pharmacy
- Previous experience of NVQ and e-portfolio preferably Level 2 Pharmacy Services
- Pharmacy computer system
- Demonstrate knowledge of ‘patient confidentiality’
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential criteria
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work. Meeting deadlines and commitment to learning
- Analytical ability for problem solving
- Able to work under pressure
- The ability to communicate empathetically towards patients and colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
- Knowledge of main roles of pharmacy staff
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geeta Kumar
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
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