Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced aseptic services pharmacy technician to become involved with the preparation and delivery of safe and high quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy from Barnet Hospital Production Unit. The role will also involve assisting with implementation of new regulatory guidance as well as national agenda items that concern pharmacy aseptic services.

You must have aseptic manufacturing experience, be well-motivated, have good communication skills and work well in a team. The post covers a wide range of duties as outlined in the Job summary section of the job description and you must participate in continuing professional development.

The post may involve cross-site working at the Royal Free Hampstead site and any other hospitals that joins our Group model. Full support is available and we fully encourage the training and development of all our staff.

Main duties of the job
To manufacture, assemble, label, complete documentation, dispense and check pharmaceutical products in accordance with local policies and procedures and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GCP (Good Clinical Practice), COSHH, Health & Safety and any other Legislative directives in the Pharmacy Production Unit(s).

To ensure that the Production Unit is working safely within the agreed acceptable Physical and Microbiological monitoring parameters and document and report any deviations to the Team Leader, Production Manager or Operational Lead Pharmacist in timely manner before starting any work.

To undertake the regular Daily Clean of the Pharmaceutical Isolators and LFC and the Aseptic working areas as per relevant SOPs and document as such.

Issue out the starting materials used to manufacture products using the JAC Dispensing System

Be personally responsible for re-accreditation & re-validation programmes within the Unit and complete all the Trust Statutory and Mandatory training modules. Also undertake personal CPD regularly to comply with relevant scientific body registration requirements.

The post-holder may be expected to work cross-site between Barnet and Hampstead sites and in future any other NHS hospitals that joins the Group Model. If in future the services are rationalised to one site then the post holder will be expected to work from that base.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8051533-A
Job locations: Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications
Essential

• Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician Registered with an approved scientific body
• NVQ3/BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent academic study
• Evidence of CPD

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience in pharmacy production services with aseptic production for chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition (with or without Specials License) or equivalent gained from either hospital pharmacy or industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing units, where GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is enforced
• Experience of working in an aseptic environment with clean room gowning for lengthy periods
• Experience of multi -disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience of training, supervising, and developing of junior and rotational staff

Skills and aptitudes
Essential

• Principles and practice of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Principles and practice of auditing
• Infection Control knowledge
• Numeracy skills, able to calculate without using calculator.
• Demonstrated good manual dexterity to undertake fine and accurate aseptic manipulation work
• Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written SOP under pressure

Desirable

• Up to date with current pharmacy knowledge

Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential

• Good, clear, accurate verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skill s
• Demonstrated knowledge aspects of GMP, GCP and QA system.
• Well -developed concentration skills
• Good time management skills & ability to prioritize
• Good planning & organization skills
• Good team working skill
• Good computing skills
• Good computing skills
• Knowledge of manual handling principles

Others
Essential

• To be able to work late, weekend and bank holiday rota.
• Cross-site working and provide 7-day services.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Accountable Pharmacist
Nitin Patel
nitin.patel2@nhs.net
02082164747

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8051533-A
Job locations: Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane, Barnet
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom

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