Senior Assistant Pharmaceutical Officer

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking a motivated Senior Assistant Pharmaceutical Officer to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. This role involves undertaking sterile production processes, generating essential documentation, and supporting technical staff. The ideal candidate has a strong background in pharmacy services and is committed to ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Flexible working hours possible, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals aiming for a rewarding career in the NHS.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Career development opportunities

Reduced cost bus travel

Qualifications

• Evidence of Higher Education in Science based subject.
• Experience in all aspects of Aseptic Processing essential.
• Understanding of GMP or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of sterile production.
• Generate documentation including worksheets and labels.
• Assist Technical Staff with daily organization.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Basic computer literacy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Pharmaceutical Science

Obtained/working towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Main area Division B-Pharmacy Aseptic Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered. Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Some Bank Holiday Working). Job ref 180-B-264014.

Employer: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B, Town Cambridge. Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per year (pay point dependent on experience and previous salary). Closing 19/01/2026 23:59. Interview date 30/01/2026.

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. Do you have some experience of working in a sterile production unit either within the NHS or Commercial Sector and wish to your experience, skills and knowledge then we have may have just the job for you!

We are looking for a Senior Assistant Pharmaceutical Officer to join our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Pharmacists to provide essential services for our patients to ensure they have the best treatment and outcome during their stay.

Pharmacy Aseptic Services provides a range of sterile medicinal products including Chemotherapy, Total Parenteral Nutrition, Clinical Trial medication and Eye Drops.

Our team is friendly and diverse and devoted to providing safe and timely products for our patients. Our services are an important part of a patient's journey and we take pride knowing that we are making a difference to the patient's health and recovery.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake all aspects of sterile production, including making the products, assembly of raw materials and sterile components.
• Generate appropriate documentation including worksheets and labels.
• Supervision and In-Process checking of products in the Clean Room.
• Assist Technical Staff with day to day organisation of workload.
• Assisting with specialist cleaning of the Clean Room facilities and equipment.
• Assist with stock management and ordering of materials and other administrative tasks.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please be aware that the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 19th January 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 30th January 2026.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of Higher Education in Science based subject
• Literate and numerate to degree required for post.
• Obtained/working towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• East and South East England 2 Day Aseptic Dispensing Course.
• Diploma or Degree in Pharmaceutical Science

Experience

• Experience of all aspects of Aseptic Processing is essential for this role.
• Must be able to perform calculations and transcribe information onto worksheets.
• Understanding of a wide range of SOP’s or work practices.
• Experience of working in a Hospital Aseptic Unit or similar environment.
• Evidence of supervisory skills.
• In-Process Checking Accreditation or working towards.

Knowledge

• Basic computer literacy (word, excel).
• Must display a full understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practise) or equivalent.
• Must have an understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Maintaining clean and hygienic work environments.
• Pharmaceutical Science

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication
• Good interpersonal skills, liaising regularly with key groups/stakeholders
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to think ahead and plan accordingly
• Ability to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty
• Demonstrates resilience and ability to cope under pressure
• Shows initiative and demonstrates an enquiring mind

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.