Barts Health NHS Trust
Science Manufacturing Technician
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Pharmacy Technical Services at Bart's Health NHS Trust is looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with relevant experience in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment to be part of our specialist Manufacturing team.This is a trainee role where the post holder will enrol on and complete the two-year Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) L3 apprenticeship, which is a qualification for workforce within technical services. Support will be provided by the department with on-the-job training and day release at college.

Pharmacy Technical Services is based across three sites, Royal London Hospital where we manufacture Parenteral Nutrition and Central Intravenous Additive Service (CIVAS) products, St. Bartholomew's Hospital where we manufacture chemotherapy products and Whipps Cross Hospital where we carry out pre-packing activities. This post will be based at the St Bartholomew's site.

This post is open to both Pharmacy assistants who have experience in Technical Services and those with an industry background. Relevant experience in GMP and clean room environment is essential.

If you are this individual, then we would like to hear from you and welcome your application. For further details please contact Sheetal Jogia, Head of Education, Training and Workforce Development Pharmacy Technical Services at sheetaljogia@nhs.net or Sharon Rennie, Training Manager at Sharon.Rennie1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job
This is a training post which is based within the Pharmacy Technical Services where the post holder will be required to work under the supervision and guidance of the Production Manager, Aseptics Services Unit.

There will be a requirement to enrol on and complete the Science Manufacturing Technician L3 (SMTL3) apprenticeship Qualification within two years and qualifying as a Production Technician. Full training and support will be provided by the production and training team to achieve this Qualification. This post will lead to registration with the Registered Science Technician Council (RSciTech).

The post holder will be required to attend college one day a week virtually via distance learning programme where attendance will be mandatory and ensure deadlines for college assignments and other requirements are met.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in day-to-day technical services work. In conjunction with other members of the team the post holder will have a patient centred approach to aseptic manufacturing processes and deliver high standards of hospital pharmacy aseptic services.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8211206SBH-A
Job location: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE Maths / English and Science: Grade A-C / 9-4
• Desirable: NVQ L2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

• Essential: Relevant experience of working in Technical services or an Industry GMP related environment

Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrates knowledge of current legislations and regulations, e.g. COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act
• Essential: Understanding of stock control systems
• Essential: Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation
• Essential: Demonstrates practical knowledge of GMP
• Desirable: Demonstrates practical knowledge of Quality systems
• Desirable: Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements
• Desirable: Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good aseptic technique and clean room behaviour
• IT literate and able to use Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and prioritisation of workload
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Methodical attention to detail
• Good numeracy skills, able to perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team and prioritise tasks accordingly
• Ability to answer routine enquiries
• Ability to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to follow all procedures and policies accurately
• Able to undertake the preparation of medicines involving repetitive manual dexterity and concentration
• Able to sit or stand in a restricted position for periods of time
• Able to handle hazardous materials safely according to local procedures
• Able to follow local manual handling procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and within agreed deadlines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Contact
For questions about the job, contact Tim White, Lead Production Pharmacist CSU, timothy.white6@nhs.net

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