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Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician or Operator

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 April 2025

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Job summary

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician or Operator to join our growing and forward thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at Northwick Park Hospital.

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team . We have an engaged workforce who foster an excellent quality and open culture. You will be part of a team with a proven track record of service improvement and staff progression.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team of Pharmacy Aseptic Services Pharmacist, Technicians, Operators and Assistant Technical Officers who provide a comprehensive, efficient and safe aseptic preparation service to patients within the Trust, in compliance to regulatory requirements.

The post holder will assist in the supervision, training, compounding and support in the preparation of cytotoxic products and parenteral nutrition.

The successful applicant will have strong values that align with the service and trust values, be motivated to deliver world-class patient care, and strive to better themselves and those around them.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) 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.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8619DG

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written, as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Good personal organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, methodically and accurately.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).

Desirable

  • Previous UK hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Previous experience of NVQ and e-portfolio, preferably Level 2 Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language, or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy manufacturing with substantial additional experience equivalent to NVQ3; or HNC in Applied Science, Food science & technology; or NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)
Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written, as well as interpersonal skills.
  • Good personal organisation and time management skills.

Desirable

  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, methodically and accurately.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel).

Desirable

  • Previous UK hospital pharmacy experience.
  • Previous experience of NVQ and e-portfolio, preferably Level 2 Pharmacy Services
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice.

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language, or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Pharmacy manufacturing with substantial additional experience equivalent to NVQ3; or HNC in Applied Science, Food science & technology; or NVQ 3 Pharmacy Services (or equivalent)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Technician Lead Trainer Aseptic Services

Anthony oliva

anthony.oliva@nhs.net

02088692846

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-8619DG

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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