Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Production Technician

The closing date is 04 May 2026

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Job summary

We are pleased to announce a vacancy in search of a Production Technician at our St Thomas' site covering CIVAS and PN.

We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate with a keen interest in aseptics and quality to support our CIVAS unit and PN service. You will work closely with nursing, pharmacy and other operational management teams to provide a patient focused service. You will also work closely with our clinical trials team, providing innovative treatments.

We are looking for a candidate who ideally has experience in aseptic services and pharmaceutical quality assurance, with a desire to progress in these areas. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, working knowledge of aseptic technique and understanding of GMP.

Joining our aseptic services team at Guy's & St Thomas' is an exciting proposition, with significant aseptic estates development planned over the next five years and growing demand for clinical trials, cancer treatments, CIVAS and advanced therapies. The CIVAS unit has recently undergone a refurbishment project, including the delivery of brand new isolators.

Don't miss out on being part of our dynamic journey forward!

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Liaising with the Senior Technicians to ensure the safe, efficient and timely delivery of aseptic products.
  • Ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant manufacture of a range of pharmaceuticals under Section 10 / Regulation 4 exemption of the Medicines Act 1968 / Human Medicines Regulations 2012.
  • Ensuring excellent GMP practices are maintained at all times.Helping train junior staff members in aseptic production practices and acting as a role model for aseptic technique.
  • Ensuring GMP records and logs are completed on a daily basis.

About us

Guy's & St Thomas' Technical Services has one of the country's largest manufacturing facilities, split across a number of sites and involves around 140 staff working in licensed manufacturing and named patient dispensing areas. Services include aseptic preparation of CIVAS and chemotherapy, sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, clinical trials, quality control and quality assurance.

There is a wide range of expertise throughout the department and many opportunities to learn and develop from technical experts. We have cultivated a culture that actively promotes patient safety as a top priority. This ethos is ingrained in our team's values and everyday practices, fostering an environment where every member is committed to upholding the highest standards of care.

The extensive multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, registrars, clinical nurse specialists, specialist clinical and technical pharmacists, clinical research teams and administrative staff work together in a dynamic environment to deliver seamless care to our extensive patient cohort.

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year pa incl. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10426E

Job locations

St. Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to solve routine problems

Desirable

  • Experience of training junior staff in set procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using aseptic technique undertaking validated aseptic preparation of a wide range of products
  • Experience of Pharmacy dispensing activities

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising junior staff within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines

Qualifications / Education

Essential

  • Science Manufacturing Technician course level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Science Manufacturing Technician course level 3 or equivalent
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrated understanding of the principles of GMP and QA in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to solve routine problems

Desirable

  • Experience of training junior staff in set procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using aseptic technique undertaking validated aseptic preparation of a wide range of products
  • Experience of Pharmacy dispensing activities

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising junior staff within an aseptic GMP environment manufacturing / preparing medicines

Qualifications / Education

Essential

  • Science Manufacturing Technician course level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Science Manufacturing Technician course level 3 or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Allison Harmon

allison.harmon@nhs.net

02071889486

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year pa incl. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS10426E

Job locations

St. Thomas' Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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