Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Hampstead, NW3 2QG
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more...
The post-holder is to assist with the provision and development of the Pharmacy Technical. Services department at the Royal Free Hospital rotating between each manufacturing area (Non-Sterile, Terminally Sterilised Batches, CIVAS and Chemotherapy). The prime function of the job is to prepare medicinal products either as batches or for individual patients against pre-prepared worksheets. The post-holder is required to work with his/her arms in isolators, LaminarAir Flow Cabinets (LAFCs) for long periods of time, with full concentration.
Overalls, gloves and masks are worn when processing. This role requires fine manipulation, so manual dexterity is essential, as is accuracy and attention to detail and good eyesight. The post-holder is expected to have knowledge of and work according to the principles of Good, Manufacturing Practice, in order to maintain the department's Manufacturing "Specials" Licence.
They will be expected to help the Chief and Senior Technicians in the unit with the training of all new staff working in the unit and re-training of any staff who have been absent from working in that part of the rotation for a long time.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English and Science - Grade A* to C (or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) - relevant optional units or ability to study for these.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a drug manufacturing environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital pharmacy production unit preparing aseptic products
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
- Basic numeracy skills - the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Understanding of the importance to accurately follow written and oral instructions
- Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work.
- Ability to identify small foreign particles in manufactured products requiring good eyesight.
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines
- Competent in the use of basic office computer programs
Desirable
- Competent in the use of pharmacy manufacturing computer systems
- Understanding of the issues in handling materials which are hazardous
Others
Essential
- Able to work weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
- Working with hazardous materials with appropriate PPE
Desirable
- Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing, such as sterile gowns, hoods, boots, masks and gloves.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work on own.
- Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station for periods of time
- Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to lift and handle materials safely.
Desirable
- Ability to maintain own professional standards, and support colleagues to do the same
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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