Job Title: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptic Service
Salary: Band 5 NHS AfC equivalent
Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician / Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Services Unit (ASU). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality aseptic compounding services within a leading independent hospital environment.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day supervision of cleanroom activities, ensuring all compounding is carried out in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), national legislation, and local Standard Operating Procedures. You will contribute to the accurate preparation and release of aseptically prepared products, support clinical trials activity, and assist with quality assurance, environmental monitoring, and stock management processes.
This role requires strong technical aseptic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street.
As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We provide a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care.
We are proud of our supportive and collaborative culture, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Essential:
Supervise staff working within the cleanroom environment and support the Aseptic Services management team.
Manufacture and dispense cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal preparations in accordance with GMP and SOPs.
Perform in-process checks and final release of aseptically prepared products (where accredited and authorised).
Support clinical trials activity including procurement, preparation, labelling, and documentation of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
Assist in environmental and facilities monitoring, including active air sampling and cleaning schedules.
Maintain isolators and equipment, including leak testing and calibration checks.
Escalate out-of-specification results and contribute to quality investigations and reporting.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.
Contribute to out-of-hours, weekend, and bank holiday production services as required.
Support effective medicines management, including ordering, receipt, storage, and stock rotation.
Participate in regular stock counts and annual pharmacy stock take.
Monitor expiry dates and reduce wastage.
Maintain accurate stock records using pharmacy systems and ensure appropriate storage conditions.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely supply of medicines and consumables.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and excellent career development opportunities. Our core benefits include:
Private Medical Insurance
Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Travel season ticket loan
Family-friendly benefits
Retail discounts
Clear career pathways and access to further education and professional development
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children, and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups and encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and experience for the role.
