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Senior Production Technician

The closing date is 25 March 2026

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Job summary

We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician / Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Services Unit (ASU). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality aseptic compounding services within a leading independent hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in ensuring that aseptic services are delivered in a safe, effective, economical and timely manner. The post holder will be involved in the supervision of day-to-day compounding activities within the aseptic unit and will assist with workload prioritisation, ensuring standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are upheld. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all their work is carried out in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures as well as current national legislation and guidelines. The post holder will assist in the safe, efficient and accurate aseptic compounding of parenteral products, as well as other relevant duties such as equipment and facility management, environmental monitoring, stock counts, expiry date checking, general stock management and quality control activities.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We provide a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. We are proud of our supportive and collaborative culture, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REQ100417

Job locations

22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW

London

W1G 6BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician / Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Services Unit (ASU). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality aseptic compounding services within a leading independent hospital environment.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day supervision of cleanroom activities, ensuring all compounding is carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), national legislation, and local Standard Operating Procedures.

You will contribute to the accurate preparation and release of aseptically prepared products, support clinical trials activity, and assist with quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and stock management processes. This role requires strong technical aseptic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Experience:

  • Supervise staff working within the cleanroom environment and support the Aseptic Services management team.
  • Manufacture and dispense cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal preparations in accordance with GMP and SOPs.
  • Perform in-process checks and final release of aseptically prepared products (where accredited and authorised).
  • Support clinical trials activity including procurement, preparation, labelling, and documentation of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
  • Assist in environmental and facilities monitoring, including active air sampling and cleaning schedules.
  • Maintain isolators and equipment, including leak testing and calibration checks.
  • Escalate out-of-specification results and contribute to quality investigations and reporting.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.

Essential:

  • Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification

    • OR

  • UK Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

    • Desirable:

    • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
    • Pre and In-Process Checking (PIPC) accreditation
    • Experience with gravimetric compounding systems (e.g., BD Cato)
    • GCP training or NIHR certification
    • Experience supervising or training junior staff
    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and excellent career development opportunities. Our core benefits include:

    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
    • Life assurance
    • Travel season ticket loan
    • Family-friendly benefits
    • Retail discounts
    • Clear career pathways and access to further education and professional development.
    We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

    The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups and encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and experience for the role.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician / Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Services Unit (ASU). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality aseptic compounding services within a leading independent hospital environment.

    The successful candidate will support the day-to-day supervision of cleanroom activities, ensuring all compounding is carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), national legislation, and local Standard Operating Procedures.

    You will contribute to the accurate preparation and release of aseptically prepared products, support clinical trials activity, and assist with quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and stock management processes. This role requires strong technical aseptic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    Skills and Experience:

    • Supervise staff working within the cleanroom environment and support the Aseptic Services management team.
    • Manufacture and dispense cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal preparations in accordance with GMP and SOPs.
    • Perform in-process checks and final release of aseptically prepared products (where accredited and authorised).
    • Support clinical trials activity including procurement, preparation, labelling, and documentation of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
    • Assist in environmental and facilities monitoring, including active air sampling and cleaning schedules.
    • Maintain isolators and equipment, including leak testing and calibration checks.
    • Escalate out-of-specification results and contribute to quality investigations and reporting.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.

    Essential:

  • Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification

    • OR

  • UK Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

    • Desirable:

    • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
    • Pre and In-Process Checking (PIPC) accreditation
    • Experience with gravimetric compounding systems (e.g., BD Cato)
    • GCP training or NIHR certification
    • Experience supervising or training junior staff
    Benefits:

    We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and excellent career development opportunities. Our core benefits include:

    • Private Medical Insurance
    • Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
    • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
    • Life assurance
    • Travel season ticket loan
    • Family-friendly benefits
    • Retail discounts
    • Clear career pathways and access to further education and professional development.
    We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

    The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups and encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and experience for the role.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification OR UK Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a cleanroom environment
    • Experience of completing quality assurance and control activities including environmental and facilities monitoring
    • Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Experience of aseptic dispensing and preparation
    • Ability to carry out cleaning of equipment and facilities in accordance with procedures, in a systematic controlled manner
    • Experience of stock management including counts, expiry date checks and stock rotation
    • Experience of communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Full Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 qualification OR UK Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a cleanroom environment
    • Experience of completing quality assurance and control activities including environmental and facilities monitoring
    • Experience of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
    • Experience of aseptic dispensing and preparation
    • Ability to carry out cleaning of equipment and facilities in accordance with procedures, in a systematic controlled manner
    • Experience of stock management including counts, expiry date checks and stock rotation
    • Experience of communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

    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

    The London Clinic

    Address

    22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW

    London

    W1G 6BW


    Employer's website

    https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    The London Clinic

    Address

    22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW

    London

    W1G 6BW


    Employer's website

    https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Resourcing Partner

    Yasmin Lawrence

    Y.Lawrence@thelondonclinic.co.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    25 February 2026

    Pay scheme

    Agenda for change

    Band

    Band 5

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    REQ100417

    Job locations

    22 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6BW

    London

    W1G 6BW


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