Senior Pharmacy Assistant | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,546 - £32,207 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, EC1A 7BE |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7852047/259-7852047SBH |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated & ambitious candidate who is looking to build a career in aseptic manufacturing, to join our busy chemotherapy manufacturing team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The post holder must be keen to learn & develop with excellent communication interpersonal skills & will undertake a wide variety of roles within the unit including but not limited to aseptic preparation, stock management, training and in process checking. The post holder will be based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital supporting our well established, dedicated chemotherapy manufacturing unit
At Barts Health we take pride in developing our staff to progress. Within the Pharmacy department we offer several opportunities to do this. You will participate in training initiatives to meet both individual & departmental goals. Once fully trained within the aseptic area you will be enrolled onto the Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) Level 3 course. Upon successful completion of the SMT Level 3 course individuals are eligible to be registered as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). This also allows you to be eligible to apply for one of our Band 4 roles when available
Applicants must have GCSE, Maths, English and Science Grades 1-3 Previous experience of working in an aseptic production unit is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Accuracy & efficiency are essential. Attention to detail, adaptability & being a team player are a must
To support chemotherapy production activities following local procedures and in line
with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements To ensure effective stock management within CSU
To be responsible for receipt and distribution of chemotherapy stock in the Chemotherapy store and SBH Main Store.
Promote safe and cost-effective use of medicines by conforming to the principles of Good Distribution Practice and Stores Standard Operating Procedure
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Mar 2026