Aseptic Technician in London

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our Aseptic team at the Chelsea site of the Royal Marsden. You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.

It is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.

The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and are looking to become a truly paperless department in 2026. Over the next year a brand-new state of the art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service.

Main duties of the job

• You will work closely with and support the Chief Technician and Deputy Chief Technician in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users.
• You will become fully trained and accredited in all processes appropriate to the Band 4 role including assembly, 1st dispense check process, compounding and volume checking.
• Participate with late/early shifts and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday rotas as required to meet service provisions and requirements for 7-day working.
• Assist in keeping patient records up to date by entering all the necessary information on the relevant computer systems.
• Perform all required operator and process validations.
• Improve knowledge, understanding and application of Good Manufacturing practice.

Person specification

• Education/Qualifications: Educated to 5 GCSEs grade A-C (4-9) including English and mathematics or equivalent. Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3, BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services. Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council. GMP training and certification. QA training and certification. Certification in GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
• Experience: Significant experience in compounding of aseptic products in a hospital or industry aseptic facility. Knowledge and understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Experience of working in a hospital aseptic department.
• Skills / Ability / Knowledge: Ability to work effectively as part of a team with staff at all levels. Effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to communicate in clear English with staff members, members of the public and healthcare professionals. Good time management skills; organised and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload for self and others. Ability to problem solve, work effectively and follow written procedures. Calm under pressure and ability to concentrate and work accurately for prolonged periods of time with frequent and unpredictable interruptions. Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to train/coach/teach tasks to other staff including pharmacy assistants and technicians. Use of pharmacy computer systems and knowledge of EPIC.
• Other Requirements: Be flexible and adaptable to changes in procedures and practices to meet the needs of the role and service. Self-motivated, pro-active and demonstrate a professional attitude. Enthusiastic, supportive, hardworking and conscientious and reliable with good attendance record. Committed to further education and ensure CPD requirements are maintained. Committed to safe and effective patient care. Able to work on both sites and partake in the weekend, extended hours and bank holiday rotas to meet the needs of the role and service (e.g. shift work).

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.