Specialist Pharmacy Assistant (Aseptics Services) B3
The closing date is 24 November 2025
Job summary
A new opportunity has become available for a Specialist Pharmacy Assistant in Aseptic Services. The successful applicant will become part of a busy team who are responsible for making medicinal products that help treat patients with conditions like cancer. These products are made aseptically, inside isolators, within our licenced cleanroom suite. You would be at the forefront of a service which supports our patients when they are at their most vulnerable.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential. Applicants should thrive in a fast paced environment, display the Trust values, be highly motivated, flexible and have a positive attitude; with an enthusiasm to develop their skills and support an ever evolving team. Accuracy, attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for this role. You should be able to work as part of a team but also be able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to start their career in the Aseptics team at the Royal Surrey Hospital. We offer career pathway development, through a structured training programme, to help and encourage you to meet your full potential.
For further information or an informal visit please contact:Charlotte Langton or Megan O'Connor (Lead Pharmacy Technicians, Aseptic Services) 01483 571122 ext 2386
Main duties of the job
The department is required to produce a wide range of aseptically prepared products for use within the Trust and by external customers. The department has an annual workload of up to 50,000 items.The post holder is responsible for:o Undertaking the aseptic manufacture and supply of pharmaceuticals.o Stock control of drugs and disposables for the Aseptic Suite.o Maintaining sterility of the environment to allow for aseptic manufacture.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year Per annum (pro rata) including High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-LG-EMF19218
Job locations
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
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