Senior Technical Pharmacy Assistant

NHS

  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work within our busy Pharmacy Technical Services Unit. This service covers the preparation of medicines used within the treatment of cancer.You should ideally have some experience of supervising / co-ordinating staff and workflow.You must be flexible and react positively to change. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines. This role will involve providing specialist support to the Technical Services team and includes supervising, training and mentoring staff. You will also assist in managing stock control as well as the assembly and preparation of various pharmaceuticals and working in our cleanrooms.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. These roles will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.If you are interested in contributing to the care of patients using practical skills with an ability to work under your own initiative, good communication skills, a high level of accuracy and are keen to develop your skills then you may be suited to this type of role.About our Pharmacy ServicePlease note this position is not eligible for a Health and Social Care Visa and does not meet the requirements for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.Main duties of the jobTo support the oncology pharmacy team in providing an effective, safe and timely service to the Trust and its users, working within departmental and Trust procedures.To assist and supervise in the day-to-day running of the Chemotherapy Preparation Unit (CPU) at all stages of the production process. Aseptically manufacture products following standard operating procedures and worksheets. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment to support the manufacturing process.About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homesWe are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staffWe pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working optionsAlong with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of servicesOur philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patientsWe are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patientsIf you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from youFind out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8ADetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number432-HR662-25Job locationsIpswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job descriptionPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
  • Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
  • Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
  • Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Contributing to and working as part of a team
Desirable
  • Working within a hospital
  • Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
  • Working within cleanrooms
  • Dispensing and stock control
  • Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
  • Supervision of other staff
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
  • Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
  • Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
  • Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
  • Contributing to and working as part of a team
Desirable
  • Working within a hospital
  • Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
  • Working within cleanrooms
  • Dispensing and stock control
  • Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
  • Supervision of other staff

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