Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptics

Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptics

City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England
W1G

Pay Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 7 Mar 2025

Closes 6 Apr 2025

Job Description

Role: Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptics
Location: The Harley Street Clinic and Leaders in Oncology Care, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We're looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Aseptics) to join our team at The Harley Street Clinic currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renowned campus that houses several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Team, the Senior Assistant Technical Officer is an integral part of the provision of a safe and effective aseptic service (Clinical Trials and non-Clinical Trials).

Job Responsibilities:

• To work with the Senior and Lead Technician in the provision of a safe and effective aseptic service (Clinical Trials and non-Clinical Trials).
• To ensure appropriate working conditions are maintained and that the relevant principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, COSHH and those of the Health and Safety at Work Act, are applied at all times.
• To ensure adherence of local pharmacy and HCA SOPs and policies.
• To prepare workload schedule, labels and worksheets ensuring accurate recording of all information necessary to comply with SOPs.
• To assemble raw materials and equipment required for aseptic manufacture.
• To aseptically prepare items for patients using cleanroom technology in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner following local SOPs, GMP and COSHH regulations.
• To view and label manufactured items ready for pharmacist release.

What you'll bring:

• Experience of working in a pharmacy aseptic unit
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) - desirable
• Demonstrate experience of working with clinical trials - desirable

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion