Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer for Aseptic Services. This full-time role involves supervising the delivery of support activities including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition services. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and have experience in a pharmacy setting. Competitive salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598, with a strong commitment to promoting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of dispensing prescriptions or preparation or aseptic products.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop support services, and implement change.
• Assist with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service.
• Assist with the production of adult and neonatal products.

Skills

Clear and accurate written communication skills

Ability to use different IT applications

Methodical with attention to detail

Ability to train others

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services

Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician

Job description

Overview

Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services. Band 3. Main area: Pharmacy. Department: LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts). Site: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref: 287-DTC-32-25. Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (Yearly). Closing: 20/10/2025 23:59.

Job Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team of assistants within Aseptic Services. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. The post holders must have the ability to supervise as well as being responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic service. The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in a number of areas including:

• Chemotherapy Service assisting with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service.
• Parenteral Nutrition Service assisting with the production of adult and neonatal products.
• Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both internal patients and external customers.

Main duties

To supervise, develop support services and implement change along with being responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic service.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in a number of areas including:

• Chemotherapy Service assisting with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service.
• Parenteral Nutrition Service assisting with the production of adult and neonatal products.
• Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both internal patients and external customers.

Person specification

Experience — Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of dispensing prescriptions or preparation or aseptic products

Qualifications — Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to complete NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent

Knowledge — Essential criteria

• Knowledge of procedures for own pharmacy area - on the job training, experience to NVQ3 or equivalent level
• Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
• Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team

Skills — Essential criteria

• Clear and accurate written communication skills
• Ability to use different IT applications
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Ability to train others

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Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications to make a shortlist. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months of their 18th birthday.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieving fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under-represented groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBTQ+, disabled, male and 16-24 age groups.

DBS disclosure costs are recovered via salary deduction following start. The amount of £23 (standard) or £43 (enhanced) will be deducted, etc. (fees updated as of DBS policy). New entrants to the NHS commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures, and complete mandatory safeguarding training.

The organisation supports safeguarding and domestic abuse resources and will consider reasonable adjustments for recruitment. For personal requirements in recruitment, contact Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666.

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