Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to support Aseptic Services in the Pharmacy Department, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation of aseptic products.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the safe and accurate aseptic preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal products in accordance with SOPs and GMP
Assemble trays for aseptic compounding, including raw materials, consumables, and labels, and perform in-process checks
Support workload prioritisation through effective communication with senior staff
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities 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 offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) - Aseptic Services Salary: Band 3 NHS AFC equivalent Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Job Type: Permanent / Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (with participation in weekends and bank holidays as required) The role We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to support Aseptic Services in the Pharmacy Department, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation of aseptic products. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality aseptic compounding service, maintaining compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and relevant national guidelines. Key Duties
Provide daily top-up services to the Aseptic Services Unit and manage sundries ordersEnsure accurate and timely charging of aseptically prepared productsParticipate in environmental monitoring, cleaning, and quality assurance activities within the aseptic unitSupport quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best practice in aseptic servicesAssist with stock management, including ordering, storage, expiry date checking, and stock rotationReceive, unpack, and store medicines and consumables appropriately, ensuring correct documentation and quarantine where requiredParticipate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records using pharmacy systemsMaintain clean, organised storage and working areasAssist in training and supporting new staff, including pharmacy assistants and traineesParticipate in audits, governance activities, and departmental projectsSupport dispensary services and contribute to weekend and bank holiday rotas as requiredMaintain confidentiality and comply with health and safety, COSHH, and risk management requirements Skills and Experience Essential:
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)Experience working within a hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary teamExperience in aseptic preparation and dispensingKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Experience in stock management, including stock rotation and expiry date checksStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to prioritise workload and respond to changing demandsExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a teamGood numeracy skills and high attention to detailComputer literacy, including experience with pharmacy systems Desirable:
Experience with BD Cato or gravimetric compoundingExperience using Meditech or Mosaiq systemsExperience in quality assurance and environmental monitoringExperience in training or supervising staff Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily-friendly benefitsAccess to a range of retail discountsExcellent career development opportunities, with clear career pathways and access to further education 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). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. 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 absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) - Aseptic Services Salary: Band 3 NHS AFC equivalent Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Job Type: Permanent / Full-time Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (with participation in weekends and bank holidays as required) The role We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to support Aseptic Services in the Pharmacy Department, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation of aseptic products. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality aseptic compounding service, maintaining compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and relevant national guidelines. Key Duties
Provide daily top-up services to the Aseptic Services Unit and manage sundries ordersEnsure accurate and timely charging of aseptically prepared productsParticipate in environmental monitoring, cleaning, and quality assurance activities within the aseptic unitSupport quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best practice in aseptic servicesAssist with stock management, including ordering, storage, expiry date checking, and stock rotationReceive, unpack, and store medicines and consumables appropriately, ensuring correct documentation and quarantine where requiredParticipate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records using pharmacy systemsMaintain clean, organised storage and working areasAssist in training and supporting new staff, including pharmacy assistants and traineesParticipate in audits, governance activities, and departmental projectsSupport dispensary services and contribute to weekend and bank holiday rotas as requiredMaintain confidentiality and comply with health and safety, COSHH, and risk management requirements Skills and Experience Essential:
NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)Experience working within a hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary teamExperience in aseptic preparation and dispensingKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Experience in stock management, including stock rotation and expiry date checksStrong organisational and time management skillsAbility to prioritise workload and respond to changing demandsExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a teamGood numeracy skills and high attention to detailComputer literacy, including experience with pharmacy systems Desirable:
Experience with BD Cato or gravimetric compoundingExperience using Meditech or Mosaiq systemsExperience in quality assurance and environmental monitoringExperience in training or supervising staff Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily-friendly benefitsAccess to a range of retail discountsExcellent career development opportunities, with clear career pathways and access to further education 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). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. 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 absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary team
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.
