Aseptic , QA and Clinical Trial Pharmacist | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 Per Annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7731985/282-SB1160 |
Summary
Aseptic, QA and Trials Pharmacist Band 7 or (Band 6 to 7 Progression) -Chelsea Based (Expected to cover cross site if needed)
A unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, dynamic pharmacist to join the pharmacy aseptic team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
We are not specifically seeking any prior experience for this role, although desirable, we can support training. However, you will need to demonstrate your ability to be able to work efficiently as a releasing pharmacist within a busy production unit and be able to support on quality assurance and clinical trials.
This is an incredible opportunity to be joining the team due to various exciting upcoming projects.
• The trust has implemented EPIC systems which can go paperless in terms of production. i.e. no paper worksheets, using validated computer/portable screen devices in the clean rooms and isolators.
• Implementation of a new mini microbiology lab/ team to carry out in house QC testing.
We will be interested in your ability to show drive, ambition, willingness to learn, manage busy workloads, organisational and team working skills.
To join the Aseptic/QA services and Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust liaising closely with other pharmacy team members and Hospital staff.
• The post holder will assist and work closely with the objectives of the senior managers across clinical trials and aseptic services.
• To develop a good understanding of Quality Assurance (QA) matters including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Quality Control (QC) and in turn contribute to the development of other staff to ensure the pharmacy provides aseptically prepared medicines, fit for their intended use, at the right time.
• To work with the clinical trials team and contribute to the set-up, delivery, and ongoing management for IMP studies.
• To support the safe delivery to meet the demands of an unlicensed section 10 aseptic service for RMH.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Aseptic Services
• To assist the Aseptic Services Management team in the day-to-day management and provision of the cytotoxic reconstitution and aseptic services (including gene therapy) across sites.
• Ensure appropriate working conditions are adhered too and that the relevant principles of Good Manufacturing and Dispensing Practice, and those of the Health and Safety at Work Act are applied at all times.
• Ensure all professional aspects of technical services are incorporated into the chemotherapy and aseptic services procedure manuals and other aseptic services documentation.
• Ensure that aseptic services policies and procedures are adhered to, and production records and training documents are completed appropriately.
Pharmacy Quality Assurance
• To assist the aseptic department to ensure the service is fully compliant with the relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with the unlicensed NHS facility requirements as documented in procedures and policies, aid in development in response to changes to regulations and legislation and help improve production processes.
• Assist in reviewing and approving data generated from Micro testing (including verification, calibration and validation for methods and equipment/accreditation results)
• Supporting the Aseptic Services Management team with CAPAs and Change Controls as per Quality Assurance of Aseptic Preparation Services (QAAPS) and MHRA guidelines.
• Assist in completion of patient impact assessments and product quality risk assessments via deviation system
• Raise deviations in the QMS, assist in minor & major investigations and ensuring effective implementation of identified CAPAs. Support critical deviations
General Duties and Responsibilities
• To gain working knowledge of the aseptic/QA and clinical trial sections of the pharmacy and therefore be able to work competently and with minimum supervision in any section as and when required to do so.
• To assist in the training and accreditation of trainee pharmacists, pharmacists, technicians and other health care professionals, and in the induction of all new staff.
• To act as a mentor and provide advice to junior members of the team and assist in their professional and personal development
• To participate in all department rotas, weekend service and on-call. Pharmacy is in a transitional period and moving over to a 7-day service, therefore any successful candidate would be required to participate in a 7-day service which includes requirement to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays.
• To undertakes any other duties consistent with the nature of the post, which may vary from time to time, as requested by the pharmacy manager.
This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
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