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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

The closing date is 05 December 2025

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Job summary

We're looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the our Private Care at Guys site, part of London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care.

Main duties of the job

Role: Senior Pharmacy Technician - Aseptics

Location: London Bridge Hospital, Private Care at Guys, Central London

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 0900-1730 with contribution to lates and Saturday on a rota basis

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience with Excellent Benefits

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were 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. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician youll 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

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0048919

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street

London

SE1 2PR


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be working closely with our Pharmacists, Technicians and assistants, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all the staff currently working within the unit. This is to ensure all chemotherapy is made within a timely manner and to deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service. You will be required to aid in the set-up of new medicines that have come on the market for manufacturing, environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations and be vital in line management and the training and development of rotational technicians.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will be working closely with our Pharmacists, Technicians and assistants, and have day-to-day responsibility for ensuring smooth running of the Aseptic unit and all the staff currently working within the unit. This is to ensure all chemotherapy is made within a timely manner and to deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service. You will be required to aid in the set-up of new medicines that have come on the market for manufacturing, environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations and be vital in line management and the training and development of rotational technicians.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent)
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician (essential)

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit and manging the workflow
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills/PTTP (or equivalent)
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
  • Accredited Checking Technician (essential)

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy Aseptic hospital unit and manging the workflow

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.

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.

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

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Alexandra Maslen

alexandra.maslen@hcahealthcare.co.uk

02038600336

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive dependent on skills & Experience + Benefits

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0115-0048919

Job locations

Guys Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT


London Bridge Hospital

27 Tooley Street

London

SE1 2PR


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