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Job overview
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden. You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.
It is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond. The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and are looking to become a truly paperless department in 2026. This year a brand-new state of the art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service.
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Main duties of the job
The Job Description outlines the roles of the Senior Aseptic Assistant, Aseptic Services. You will work closely with and support the Chief Technician and Deputy Chief Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users. You will also work in the support areas of the aseptic suite setting up product trays for products to be made and carrying out the compounding of aseptic products including gene therapy. All our staff work closely with our 3rd party providers to order, process, and distribute bought-in pre-ordered IV products. You will become fully trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 3 role including assembly, 1st dispense check process and compounding.
Full training will be given in all aspects of the role. A Band 2 position may be offered to applicants with no experience and robust objectives would be set to be achieved in order to progress to a Band 3 level.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- Assist in the maintenance of Technical Services facilities as defined in Good Manufacturing Practice (Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors 2017 – ‘The Orange Guide’) and to comply with current NHS guidance on Aseptic Processing (Quality Assurance of Aseptic Processing. 5th ed. Ed Alison Beaney, Pharmaceutical Press).
- Become familiar with Standard Operating Procedures and COSHH forms for Technical Services.
- Complete the in-house training programme and the in-house accreditation programme according to grade and responsibility.
- Gain an in-depth knowledge and skill in the handling and compounding of cytotoxic medicines, biological medicines and other medicines.
- Assemble, spray and wipe, prepare/compound products, using aseptic technique in a grade A environment.
- Dispense, label and assist in the distribution of compounded products to patients.
- Support the Technical Services management team in the training of new operatives
- Dispose of Technical Services waste appropriately according to SOP.
- Cleaning of the aseptic unit environment and equipment as required (all staff).
- Occasionally to participate with late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7 day working. The Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore staff are required to participate in a 7-day service which includes the requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays
- Liaise with the clinical trial team on the manufacturing requirements of clinical trial products
- Contribute to the development and transfer of trial products as well as new aseptically prepared products in to the manufacturing process
- Help with efficient stock control of medicinal products ensuring correct storage and rotation of medicines.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous satisfactory performance in a busy team-orientated environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital compounding unit or pharmaceutical industry (preferably in a clean room environment) or equivalent experience Knowledge of the Principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Awareness of handling anti-cancer products
- Experience in a Quality Assurance environment including monitoring and validation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible, to be able to adapt to changes for example in procedures and practices
- Patient Care; must be committed to safe and effective patient care
- Reliable with a good attendance record
- Demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated
- Well presented
- Ability to successfully pass validations and accreditations as per unit SOPs: hand wash, gowning, transfer, Isolator/room clean, operator broth, dispensing of batch/PS, assembly, compounding and 1st Dispense Check
- Satisfactory standard DBS check
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent).
Desirable
- NVQ level 2/SMPO Qualification in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in clear English with members of the public and with other health care professionals.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.
- Time management / Organisational / Problem solving Skills; ability to priorities own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectively.
- Computer skills: ability to use Microsoft Office applications eg Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable
- Training Skills: ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other assistants
- Experience with EPIC -computer system
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This advert is for Senior Aseptic Assistant with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30630.00 to £32346.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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