Assistant Technical Officer (Aseptic)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Devon seeks an Assistant Technical Officer (Aseptic) to assist in the preparation of aseptically dispensed products. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean environment, ensuring GMP compliance, and packing products accurately. Applicants should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and have strong organizational and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £24,465 with 37.5 hours per week. This position may require flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts

Access to occupational health services

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English essential.
• Prior experience in pharmacy or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and GMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing aseptically dispensed products.
• Maintain cleanliness according to GMP standards.
• Pack and label products accurately.
• Respond to queries and assist in stock control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English

Job description

Assistant Technical Officer (Aseptic)

The closing date is 02 February 2026

This role is a Pharmacy Assistant within the Pharmacy team and involves assisting the preparation of aseptically dispensed products, including adult parenteral nutrition bags, clinical trial products, intravenous additives and chemotherapy.

The position requires operating in a clean, pristine environment to ensure production of quality products; cleaning will be a key duty alongside packing and labelling of products. The role is varied, involving telephone queries, stock control support, and participation in the journey from production to delivery to wards. On‑job competency based training will also be provided.

Main duties of the role

For more detail on the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.

Job responsibilities

The full job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the role and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required.

We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable and conscientious full‑time applicant to join our existing team of technicians, assistants and pharmacists. They will have the ability to work as part of a team, maintain accuracy under pressure, and possess good organisational, communication and numerical skills. GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English is required. Full or part‑time applicants will be considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the aseptic preparation of products such as parenteral nutrition bags and chemotherapy.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to GMP and SOPs.
• Pack and label products accurately.
• Respond to telephone queries and support stock control.
• Follow all safety and infection control procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English.
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques, GMP and SOPs.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks as required.

Salary and hours

Weekly Working Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: Band 2 – £24,465

Interview Date: Thursday 12th February 2026

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Health and safety requirements

Applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check or Enhanced Disclosure Check as part of Trust policy. Timekeeping includes working a 7‑day work week, including late duties, bank holidays and weekend work.

Equal opportunities

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Benefits

The role offers a range of benefits, including:

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays) for starters, rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Access to occupational health services, counselling and wellbeing activities.
• Staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure.
• Salary sacrifice options and car lease schemes.
• NHS Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

About the Trust

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, with specialist services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and people’s own homes. Primary care services, specialist community services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) are offered.

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world‑class care to our local communities.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Contact information

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact:

Katie Copland, Chief Technician Aseptic Services
Tel [phone]
email [e-mail]

Lois Buckingham, Senior Pharmacy Technician
Tel [phone]
email [e-mail]

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust