Assistant Technical Officer (Technical Services)

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Senior Assistant Technical Officer in Pharmacy. The role involves working as a cleanroom operator, preparing Intravenous Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) medications and adhering to regulatory standards. Candidates should have a good manual dexterity and attention to detail. The position offers full training and requires participation in weekend and bank holiday shifts. Attractive salary and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with patients and staff.
• Evidence of recent development or skills updating.
• Willing to work flexibly to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Intravenous Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment (SACT) medication.
• Work as part of a team in the aseptic unit.
• Participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Good verbal/written communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated person with good manual dexterity and attention to detail to join our Technical Services team as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) in Pharmacy at Velindre Cancer Centre. Working closely with the rest of the team, you will work primarily as a cleanroom operator, preparing Intravenous Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment (SACT) medication for our patients. Requiring to work to regulatory standards, accurately following Standard Operating Procedures which are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will undertake in‑house specialist training to become a competent cleanroom operator. Working as part of a team to assist in the provision of a pharmaceutical service. Undertaking a wide range of day‑to‑day activities in the aseptic unit, including preparing SACT, cleaning and maintaining the aseptic suite and its associated equipment, setting up work trays, stock control and ordering.

An NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services and previous experience working within a regulated environment, cleanrooms or laboratories is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting‑edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award‑winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more: https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 120-ACS163-1225

Job locations: Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

Job description & responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent or willing to work towards

Other Essential

• Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
• Able to communicate with patients and staff
• Well motivated
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare

Experience Essential

• Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic/dispensary experience

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

• Attention to detail
• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
• Good verbal/written communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language – Level 1
• Familiar with working to SOPs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/check-visa/
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL