Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cleanroom Supervisor

NHS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Bradford seeks a professional for managing the Aseptic Unit and ensuring the safe delivery of injectable medications. This role emphasizes communication, teamwork, and ensures quality in service delivery. Candidates with experience in Aseptic services and NVQ 2 in pharmacy manufacturing are encouraged to apply. Attractive salary offered, with full-time permanent contract and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Significant post GMP experience in Aseptic Unit service delivery.
• Experience in aseptics or similar environments as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced chemotherapy and aseptic CIVAS products.
• Organize and plan workload within the aseptic unit.
• Assist in preparation of aseptic and cytotoxic medicines.
• Conduct cleanroom supervision.
• Assist QA with checks of unlicensed medicines.
• Rotating to Radiopharmacy after training to assist in preparations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent in pharmacy manufacturing

Job description

Job Summary

Closing Date: 17.11.25

Shortlisting to take place in the week following closing date: commencing 24.11.25

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing: 01.12.25

As key member of the team alongside the Aseptic Unit Management and Quality Assurance teams, you will play a major role in the day to day running and development of the service and provision of safe, effective injectable medicines for a wide range of patients including premature babies and cancer patients. The post holder will assist in outsourcing of chemotherapy and CIVAS products and support managing and further developing this service. Additionally, the post holder will have the opportunity after training to rotate into our Radiopharmacy department on an ad hoc basis for assisting in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.

Main Duties of the Job

• Day-to-day management of outsourced chemotherapy and aseptic CIVAS products including parental nutrition.
• Day-to-day organization and planning of the workload within the aseptic unit.
• Assist in the preparation/making of aseptic and cytotoxic medicines.
• Act as designated coordinator within the unit and office on occasions.
• Assist with training and supervision of staff as required.
• Assist the BTHFT QA department in undertaking first checks of unlicensed medicines.
• Rotate into Radiopharmacy once trained and assist in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assist with maintenance of the department's Quality Assurance System.
• Perform coordination duties within the office and aseptic unit.
• Perform cleanroom supervision.
• Implement training in collaboration with the Production Manager and training coordinators.
• Report on the progress of trainees to line managers and training coordinators.
• Help all staff retain competence and perform validations at appropriate intervals.

About Us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 4

Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 389-25-7552257

Job location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT – St Lukes Hospital – Aseptic Porta Cabin – Little Horton Lane – Bradford BD5 0NA

Job Responsibilities

The role requires somebody with great communication skills and a positive attitude who enjoys learning and developing, sharing knowledge and experience. A reliable person who is willing to work in a cleanroom and office-based environments. The correct candidate is open and honest, with great attention to detail and accuracy, ability to follow standard operating procedures and a passion for patient centred care. The successful candidate must be a team player, promoting positive values and supporting the Trust's transformational programmes.

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Experience of Aseptic Unit service delivery with significant post GMP experience
• Significant experience in aseptics (or similar environment such as manufacturing) as a Band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer (or equivalent).

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of assisting outsourcing of chemotherapy and CIVAS products
• Experience of undertaking first checks of unlicensed medicines
• Experience of undertaking pre and in-process checking within specified local parameters to ensure patient safety and product quality.
• Experience of making/working with radiopharmaceuticals
• Experience in supervising and mentoring staff
• Experience of managing staff including absence management and performance management
• Experience of relevant training courses

Skills – Essential

• Able to analyse and interpret a wide range of technical information
• Numeracy skills
• Accurate and concise written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent team working skills
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills
• Able to assess staff performance against agreed standards and criteria, and to provide feedback and development
• Able to work independently and under guidance, within departmental, Trust and statutory and professional codes of practice / ethics
• Excellent time management skills

Skills – Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiation protection and regulations

Knowledge – Essential

• Evidence of continued professional development or equivalent knowledge through extensive experience
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Pharmaceutical technical procedures specific to the area of work
• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Knowledge – Desirable

• Knowledge of Radiation protection and regulations

Qualifications – Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent in pharmacy manufacturing
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures for specialist area acquired through training.

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.

Employer Details

Employer name: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS FT – St Lukes Hospital – Aseptic Porta Cabin – Little Horton Lane – Bradford BD5 0NA

Website: https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk