Job title: Production Technician / Pharmacy Technician
Salary: Band 4
Location: 22 Devonshire Place, W1G 6BW
Job Type: Permanent Full time
Hours: 37.5 Hours onsite working
The role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Production Technician / Pharmacy Technician to join our Aseptic Services Unit (ASU). This is a pivotal role supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality aseptic services in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). You will be actively involved in day-to-day aseptic compounding, quality assurance activities, environmental monitoring, stock management, and supervision of junior staff. You will play a key part in ensuring timely and accurate production of cytotoxic and monoclonal therapies, supporting our commitment to exceptional patient care.
About us:
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Key Duties:
- Supervise aseptic compounding activities and junior staff in the cleanroom environment
- Prepare and compound cytotoxic, hazardous and monoclonal products in line with GMP and SOPs
- Perform in-process volume checks and final release of aseptically prepared products (as appropriate)
- Maintain aseptic equipment, isolators, and environmental monitoring processes
- Assist in quality improvement projects and report out-of-specification results
- Manage top-up services, tray assembly and accurate documentation
- Participate in on-call, weekend and bank holiday rotas for out-of-hours production
- Support training and supervision of new and junior staff
Skills and Experience:
- GPhC registration as a Pharmacy Technician (or equivalent accreditation)
- Previous experience in an aseptic services unit or sterile compounding environment
- Strong understanding of GMP and SOPs in a healthcare or manufacturing setting
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks in a dynamic team
- Experience in supervising junior staff and supporting training is desirable
- Proficient in stock management systems and documentation processes
- Willingness to work flexibly including weekends and bank holidays as required
Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Travel season ticket loan
- Family friendly benefits
- A range of retail discounts
- Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.