Principal Technical Services Technician

Transformationunitgm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London is looking for a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. The role involves supervising and training other pharmacy staff while working within a state-of-the-art facility focused on aseptic services. Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, GPHC registration, and experience in an aseptic unit. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit in a hospital or industry aseptic facility.
• Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex and sensitive problems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train ATOs, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Technicians.
• Work as part of a large team to provide outstanding patient care.
• Maintain quality standards and assess risk in pharmacy operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Supervisory skills

Business management skills

Education

NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3

GPHC registration

Post qualification course on aseptic preparation

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 200-7615712-DE-DG

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £46,419 - £55,046 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/01/2026 23:59

Band 6

Job overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to enhance your knowledge and advance your career by working in a facility involved with the provision of services across PN, CIVAS, Chemotherapy and Non-sterile manufacturing. The non-sterile unit holds an MS (specials) licence.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK. Our modern state-of-the-art pharmacy with robotic and automated technology currently comprises of a dedicated team of 300 staff. The pharmacy service includes dispensing medication for in-patients and out-patients and the manufacture of sterile and non-sterile medicines.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated person with good interpersonal and organisational skills who will enjoy being a senior part of this friendly, dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and enjoy both an individual challenge and working as part of a large team.
The post holder will be a professional registered Pharmacy Technician whose duties will include the supervision and training of ATO’s, Pre-registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-registration pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
The candidate must hold the NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent and have hospital Aseptic experience. A CPD Portfolio would be advantageous but not essential.

Working for our organisation

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.
As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates will be contacted by email or via NHS Jobs to be informed of the shortlisting outcome.

if you are interested in this position and have all the attributes needed to ensure success for both yourself and the department, then contact Uchenna Ihedioha or Felix Akinsulire if you wish to find out more information:
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Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge
• GPHC registration
• Post qualification course on aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines / GMP / QA

Experience

• Experience of working in an aseptic unit in a hospital or industry aseptic facility
• Experience of maintaining QMS including QERs, CAPAs and Risk assessments
• Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
• Experience of identifying and managing risks in a pharmacy technical services setting
• Experience of supervising and managing staff / teams
• Experience in the writing of Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience in aseptic compounding
• Experience in validation of new systems or equipment within pharmacy technical services
• Experience of external audits i.e. Regional (SPS) QA

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of GMP and a proven ability to apply this knowledge and develop quality systems
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure accurately within the departmental SOPs to maintain quality standards
• Ability to assess risk and initiate change
• Ability to solve complex and sensitive problems
• Supervisory skills
• Demonstrate ability to motivate self and others
• Business management skills

Your recruitment team
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Your application
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Application numbers

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