# Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Pharmacy Production > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-assistant-technical-officer-pharmacy-production/c240c4f3-3243-4fb8-98b3-a7c71ffa9465 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-assistant-technical-officer-pharmacy-production/c240c4f3-3243-4fb8-98b3-a7c71ffa9465.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T09:21:43.760Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmacy/Pharmacy-v8090508 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8090508?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to work in our busy Pharmacy Production Unit. You will be working as part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants aseptically preparing medicines, chemotherapy and antibiotic injections. Our busy aseptic service compounds PN for adults ( 8000 pa ), and neonates , dispenses chemo drugs ( 50,000 pa ) and IV additives ( 12,000 pa ). ### Main duties of the job You must be reliable, hardworking and able to work to high standards of accuracy and precision. You will be expected to assist with stock control and be confident using a computer. Good communication skills, manual dexterity, and a pass (grade A-C/9-4 in GCSE or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, are essential. There will be a commitment to regular Sunday and bank holiday working on a rota basis. Previous experience is preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Job Details We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to work in our busy Pharmacy Production Unit. You will be working as part of a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants aseptically preparing medicines, chemotherapy and antibiotic injections. Our busy aseptic service compounds PN for adults ( 8000 pa ), and neonates , dispenses chemo drugs ( 50,000 pa ) and IV additives ( 12,000 pa ). ## Job Description You must be reliable, hardworking and able to work to high standards of accuracy and precision. You will be expected to assist with stock control and be confident using a computer. Good communication skills, manual dexterity, and a pass (grade A-C/9-4 in GCSE or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject, are essential. There will be a commitment to regular Sunday and bank holiday working on a rota basis. Previous experience is preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided. ## Responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### Experience **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in a hospital environment - Previous experience of working in a laboratory ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate manipulative work - Demonstrated ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time - Demonstrated computer skills including email, word processing - Understands the importance of hygiene standards in the preparation of medicines **Desirable** - Demonstrated ability to work under pressure ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Ability to sit or stand in a restricted position at a work station such as a bench, laminar flow cabinet, isolator for periods of working time - Ability to work in areas requiring specialist clothing to be worn such as a cleanroom ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE pass (A-C) in English, Mathematics and a Science subject **Desirable** - Demonstrated understanding of the principle of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment ### Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties ### Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: **Essential** - Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. - Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. - Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal - Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently. ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 568.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383792) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10383793) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.