London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Technician, Aseptic Services

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician with extensive aseptic manufacturing experience to join our growing and forward-thinking Pharmacy Aseptic Services Department at Northwick Park Hospital.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to become part of our dedicated team working in our new state-of-the-art aseptic unit. The facility features modern cleanroom design, advanced isolator technology, and digital process controls, supporting the delivery of high-quality aseptic preparation and manufacturing services.

Our team has a strong culture of quality, openness, and continuous improvement, and we take pride in providing opportunities for staff development and progression. You will join a service with a proven track record in innovation, regulatory compliance, and patient-centred aseptic production.

Main duties of the job

To take responsibility for the day-to-day organisation and planning of the PN and Cytotoxic compounding service of the aseptic unit at pharmacy Northwick Park Hospital according to the principles of GMP and QA

Provides specialist Aseptic support to Senior Pharmacist Aseptic Services and the Lead Technician of Aseptic Services.

To manage and supervise the provision of pharmacy aseptic services especially in the chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition (PN) reconstitution to all areas of the Hospital.

Monitor resources, activities, and adherence to quality assurance in chemotherapy and PN reconstitution.

Assist the senior manager in developing Aseptic services in line with Trust and Pharmacy department development policies.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWUH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9153KS

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3UJ

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Character and skills

Essential

  • Apply knowledge to practice Enthusiasm/positive attitude Self-motivated

Desirable

  • Ability to work in a team & a good team worker.

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC or Science and Manufacturing Technician

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years experience post-qualification in technical services
  • Good knowledge of aseptic services and GMP

Desirable

  • Works accurately under pressure
Person Specification

Character and skills

Essential

  • Apply knowledge to practice Enthusiasm/positive attitude Self-motivated

Desirable

  • Ability to work in a team & a good team worker.

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC or Science and Manufacturing Technician

Desirable

  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years experience post-qualification in technical services
  • Good knowledge of aseptic services and GMP

Desirable

  • Works accurately under pressure

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3UJ

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3UJ

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Technician, Aseptic Services

Sujata Patel

sujata.patel2@nhs.net

02088692787

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9153KS

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Northwick Park Hospital Watford Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 3UJ

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


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