Senior Pharmacy Assistant for Manufacturing
The closing date is 29 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly aseptic services team in our unlicensed aseptic preparation unit. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and motivated individuals ideally with a working knowledge of the aseptic department.
We are dedicated to helping you to develop your talent, therefore training, and development opportunities tailored to you will be provided in this role. This will start with enrolment onto an accredited Science Manufacturing Process Operative qualification with on-going support and mentorship.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include aseptically preparing chemotherapy, environmental monitoring, planning the supply and dispensing of oral chemotherapy and supportive medicines, assembling emergency drug boxes, production of worksheet for products to be prepared against, checking worksheets and labels, setting up and checking trays and to be involved with stock ordering and control.
You will need to possess or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent level qualification.
All applicants must have excellent communication skills, be flexible and be able to work accurately, under pressure, as part of a team and independently. A good level of English, Maths and Science (GCSE level or equivalent) and computer skills are essential. You will be expected to join the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and Bank Holiday and late duty rotas.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-004-25TAM
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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