Job title: Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) – Aseptic Services
Salary: Band 3 NHS AFC equivalent
Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW
Job Type: Permanent / Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday (with participation in weekends and bank holidays as required)
We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to support Aseptic Services in the Pharmacy Department, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely preparation of aseptic products. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality aseptic compounding service, maintaining compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and relevant national guidelines.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities 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 offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
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Assist in the safe and accurate aseptic preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal products in accordance with SOPs and GMP
- Assemble trays for aseptic compounding, including raw materials, consumables, and labels, and perform in-process checks
- Support workload prioritisation through effective communication with senior staff
- Provide daily top-up services to the Aseptic Services Unit and manage sundries orders
- Ensure accurate and timely charging of aseptically prepared products
- Participate in environmental monitoring, cleaning, and quality assurance activities within the aseptic unit
- Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best practice in aseptic services
- Assist with stock management, including ordering, storage, expiry date checking, and stock rotation
- Receive, unpack, and store medicines and consumables appropriately, ensuring correct documentation and quarantine where required
- Participate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records using pharmacy systems
- Maintain clean, organised storage and working areas
- Assist in training and supporting new staff, including pharmacy assistants and trainees
- Participate in audits, governance activities, and departmental projects
- Support dispensary services and contribute to weekend and bank holiday rotas as required
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with health and safety, COSHH, and risk management requirements
Essential:
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NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services (or equivalent)
- Experience working within a hospital pharmacy and multidisciplinary team
- Experience in aseptic preparation and dispensing
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Experience in stock management, including stock rotation and expiry date checks
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and respond to changing demands
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team
- Good numeracy skills and high attention to detail
- Computer literacy, including experience with pharmacy systems
Desirable:
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Experience with BD Cato or gravimetric compounding
- Experience using Meditech or Mosaiq systems
- Experience in quality assurance and environmental monitoring
- Experience in training or supervising staff
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
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Private Medical Insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Travel season ticket loan
- Family-friendly benefits
- Access to a range of retail discounts
- Excellent career development opportunities, with clear career pathways and access to further education
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). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
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 absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
