Job Description

Are you looking for a new challenge in an interesting healthcare setting?
Do you have good attention to detail?
Do you want to make a difference to patient care?
Do you want to work in a fast-paced setting where your contributions have real impact ?
Are you looking for a career change or are you a school leaver looking for your first step into the working world?
If the answers to the above questions are yes, then continue reading!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our Pharmacy CIVAS and PN unit at St Thomas' Hospital. The site manufactures a broad range of patient specific products for use in the trust including clinical trials, antibiotics and parenteral nutrition which is currently outsourced.
The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of medicines in a specialised cleanroom facility for use within the trust. Attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to follow procedures and work in a controlled environment are essential.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high quality care. We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection in 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.
Details
Date posted
31 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year p.a. inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-LIS10021
Job locations
St Thomas' Hospital, Pharmacy Aseptics
St Thomas' hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH
London
SE1 7EH
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a team of trained assistants, technicians and pharmacists to facilitate the supply of medicines which make a real difference to patients with complex or rare conditions for which commercial medicines/treatments are not available.
You will ideally have experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment and be able to show you can work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times. However full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Information on the role and its requirements can be found within the job description and person specification documentation attached. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work within a team of trained assistants, technicians and pharmacists to facilitate the supply of medicines which make a real difference to patients with complex or rare conditions for which commercial medicines/treatments are not available.
You will ideally have experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment and be able to show you can work accurately, efficiently and follow procedures at all times. However full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Information on the role and its requirements can be found within the job description and person specification documentation attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a pharmacy related job or in handling, transporting and storage of medicines

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English, Maths & Science Grade A to C or equivalent
• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2

Desirable

• Additional training/experience equivalent to NVQ level 3

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrates basic numeracy skills, the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a pharmacy related job or in handling, transporting and storage of medicines

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a hospital environment

Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE English, Maths & Science Grade A to C or equivalent
• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 2

Desirable

• Additional training/experience equivalent to NVQ level 3

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrates basic numeracy skills, the ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Demonstrated ability to accurately follow written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Skills Required