Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Unit
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant within the Aseptics Unit, supporting its growth. The successful candidate will be part of a team providing high-quality service, primarily preparing injections like chemotherapy and radiopharmaceuticals. While previous cleanroom experience is desirable, it's not essential, and the trust offers a supportive environment with training and development opportunities, including a potential Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship. Strong candidates who don't fully meet essential criteria may be considered for a developmental role at a lower band until competencies are met.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist senior staff in demonstrating particular duties to junior and rotational staff.
Essential criteria
- Working within a team
- Use of computers
- GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject Grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent
- Ability to co-ordinate and manage workload and staff
- Ability to work within strict guidelines and follow written procedures (SOP's)
- Good communication with all levels of staff, written and spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in an Aseptic Unit
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Pharmacy Assistant – Aseptic Unit
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
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
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