Band 3 Rotational Assistant Technical Officer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The post-holder is to assist with the provision and development of the Pharmacy Technical Services department at the Royal Free Hospital rotating between each manufacturing area (Non-Sterile, Terminally Sterilised Batches, CIVAS and Chemotherapy). The prime function of the job is to prepare medicinal products either as batches or for individual patients against pre-prepared worksheets. The post-holder is required to work with his/her arms in isolators, Laminar
Air Flow Cabinets (LAFCs) for long periods of time, with full concentration. Overalls, gloves and masks are worn when processing. This role requires fine manipulation, so manual dexterity is essential, as is accuracy and attention to detail and good eyesight. The post-holder is expected to have knowledge of and work according to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice, in order to maintain the department’s Manufacturing “Specials” Licence. He / She will be expected to help the Chief and Senior Technicians in the unit with the training of all new staff working in the unit and re-training of any staff who have been absent from working in that part of the rotation for a long time.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.

We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our team making medicines for patients internal and external to the trust including a large number of home-care patients. You will be involved in preparing a wide range of products and will rotate around the three areas of production gaining experience in a wide variety of manufacturing techniques.

GCSEs (Grade A – C) in Maths, English and Science are required, and previous experience of working in a pharmacy manufacturing environment would be beneficial.

If you are a motivated individual, have good attention to detail and understand the importance of following strict procedures at all times, then this could be the role for you. Contact us if you require any additional information or to arrange an informal visit.You will be working 37.5 hours per week and be expected to work one in six Saturdays and Bank Holidays on rotation. Working some late duties/ shift working may also be required.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Please see attached job description for more detail around main responsibilities and specification requirements.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025