Job Description

We are looking for a committed and hardworking Pharmacy aseptic compounding assistant to work in our aseptic unit.Do you want to be part of a fantastic team making a real difference to people's lives? Do you have a good working knowledge of aseptic services or are you willing to learn.
Our busy units make chemotherapy and other aseptic products to support patients across North West London and beyond. Through our support for numerous clinical trials, we also are at the cutting edge of developing treatments for the future.
In conjunction with our other team members you will ensure that the aseptic service provided to chemotherapy and Clinical Trial patients across the trust is to a high standard. This will include compounding of chemotherapy and Clinical Trials in isolators and/or Laminar Air Flow cabinets.
The post is cross site and will be based at Hammersmith or Charing Cross site and will require the post holder to organise and participate in the preparation of chemotherapy, clinical trials and parenteral nutrition for adults.
If you share our high standards and positive attitude, we'd love to hear from you. We offer a fantastic NHS pay and benefits package, including inner London weighting and 27 days annual leave on start. We offer the chance to be part of a close team working in a friendly department in a prestigious hospital. On joining you will be offered a comprehensive induction programme and further opportunities to develop your career in the aseptics team.
Main duties of the job

• To assist in the provision of a high quality aseptic pharmaceutical dispensing service to all users of the service
• The unsupervised compounding of aseptic products such as cytotoxic chemotherapySpecial delivery systems and clinical trials
• To work closely with the Quality Assurance Unit to ensure compliance with GMP and maintain standards
• To undertake day to day housekeeping tasks and other basic duties.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-2148
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews, please view the attachment with the job advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews, please view the attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Good secondary education GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C
• Literate and Numerate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a pharmacy or lab setting.

Desirable

• Experience of handling IV cytotoxics
• Aseptic Compounding Experience

Skills
Essential

• Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Good secondary education GCSEs, Math, English, Science Grades A-C
• Literate and Numerate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a pharmacy or lab setting.

Desirable

• Experience of handling IV cytotoxics
• Aseptic Compounding Experience

Skills
Essential

• Good ability to use computer systems including excel and word
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Skills Required