Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within our Aseptics Unit for Senior Pharmacy Assistants to support the growth of the department. We have fixed term / secondment posts available until June and July 2027 to cover maternity leave.
You will work as part of a team, within the Aseptic department, providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service.
You will aseptically prepare injections ready for patient administration, including chemotherapy (cytotoxic), radiopharmaceuticals and general intravenous drugs.
Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment is desirable, but not essential.
We are committed to provide a supportive environment with opportunities for training and personal development. In the future there is a possibility for a Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship to enhance career progress.
Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. Roles offered on a development basis will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.
Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only, which will need to be discussed with your manager.
Main duties of the job
Aseptically manufacture named patient and batch products following procedures and worksheets.
Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit.
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment supporting the manufacturing process and to assist senior staff in demonstrating particular duties to junior and rotational staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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This advert is for Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Unit with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term / Secondment until June / July 2027). The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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