About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity within our Aseptics Unit for Senior Pharmacy Assistants to support the growth of the department.
You will work as part of a team, within the Aseptic department, providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service.
You will aseptically prepare injections ready for patient administration, including chemotherapy (cytotoxic), radiopharmaceuticals and general intravenous drugs.
Previous experience of working in a cleanroom environment is desirable, but not essential.
We are committed to provide a supportive environment with opportunities for training and personal development.
In the future there is a possibility for a Science Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship to enhance career progress.
Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. Roles offered on a development basis will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.
Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1
Main duties of the job
Aseptically manufacture named patient and batch products following procedures and worksheets.
Assist in the supervision of the day-to-day workload within the Aseptic Unit.
Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment supporting the manufacturing process and to assist senior staff in demonstrating particular duties to junior and rotational staff.
About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes.
Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits
Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Interview date will be 24th November 2026
Working at ESNEFT
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject Grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or an equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Working within a team
- Use of computers
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in an Aseptic Unit
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)