Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Working within a team
- Experience
Use of computers
- Qualifications
GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject Grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent
- Personal Skills
Ability to co-ordinate and manage workload and staff
- Personal Skills
Ability to work within strict guidelines and follow written procedures (SOP’s)
- Personal Skills
Good communication with all levels of staff, written and spoken English
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Experience
Previous experience working in an Aseptic Unit
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within our Aseptics Unit for Senior Pharmacy Assistants to support the growth of the department.
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/csusdpr/1
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, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Pharmacy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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