Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the Aseptic Services team. The role involves preparing specialised medications in a clean room while ensuring high-quality pharmaceutical care. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a commitment to working towards pharmacy service qualifications.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a warehouse or stores environment is beneficial.
• Ability to maintain stock control according to SOPs.
• Knowledge of health and safety, manual handling, and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble specialised medications in a clean room.
• Perform cleaning duties and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain equipment and issue stocks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Teamwork

Education

GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English

NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Overview

Join our Pharmacy Team at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust! We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding Aseptic Services team within the Cancer Services Division. The role supports the preparation and assembly of specialised medications in a clean room environment, working alongside experienced Pharmacy Technicians to ensure safe, high‑quality pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and assembly of specialised medications in a clean room environment.
• Perform specialised cleaning duties and essential environmental monitoring and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain equipment and facilities to the highest standards.
• Issue stocks and maintain good stock control in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English.
• Holds or is willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.
• Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position such as warehouse or stores, reception duties, etc.
• Evidence of experience within a team environment.
• Experienced in customer relations.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling and COSHH.
• Understanding of dispensing, stock control and supply systems and processes.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a pharmacy setting.
• Knowledge of hospital environment.
• Understanding of pharmacy related computer systems.

Additional Criteria

• Attention to detail.
• Reliable.
• Punctual.
• Enthusiastic.
• Ability to travel to all UHB sites.
• Able to work under close supervision.
• Flexible to work in accordance with service needs.
• Committed to abide by the Trust vision and values.
• Able to lift moderate weights (up to 15kg).

Disclosure & 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.

Employer

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH