Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cytolab

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer in the Pharmacy Production team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role involves preparing and manufacturing chemotherapy treatments, requiring attention to detail and effective teamwork. Full training will be provided, and the position offers a pathway to career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services is desirable.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manufacture chemotherapy treatments for patients.
• Deliver cancer treatments to wards and manage stock.
• Participate in aseptic services following SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join the Pharmacy Production team in the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy production Department (Cytolab) at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). You will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated pharmacy professionals who compound cancer treatments for NUH patients.

As part of the role you will be required to complete the Pharmacy Support Staff qualification, unless you already have this qualification. Until the qualification is gained the applicant will be a Band 2 and will move to Band 3 upon qualification.

The Pharmacy Production department at NUH has four manufacturing areas. The Sterile Production Unit (SPU), Non-Sterile Manufacturing Unit (NSM) and Pharmacy Packing Unit (PPU) are based at the MHRA licensed facility at the Queens Medical Centre (QMC) campus. The Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) is located at the City Hospital Campus. The post holder will be primarily based at the Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) at the City Hospital campus.

Main duties of the job

You will receive full training from our dedicated and experienced pharmacy production team. Once trained, you will be required to prepare, assemble and manufacture chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will also be required to deliver cancer treatments to NUH wards and departments and the City Campus and support the department in ordering and managing stock.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Details Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7172870

Job locations

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job description Job responsibilities

You should familiarise yourself with the job description attached to this advert for the full list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.

Job description Job responsibilities

You should familiarise yourself with the job description attached to this advert for the full list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.

Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

Desirable

• Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services in the relevant units for pharmacy production

Experience Essential

• Able to work in team

Desirable

• Hospital experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in aseptic production

Communication skills Essential

• Good verbal interpersonal skills
• Empathy with pharmacy customers
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Good team player

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Analytical and Judgement Essential

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Desirable

• Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
• Decision making and prioritisation skills

Planning and organisation Essential

• Manage own time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical skills Essential

• Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately
• Sustained periods of concentration
• Basic level of IT Skills

Other requirements Essential

• Conscientious
• Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training
• Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification Training and qualifications Essential

• GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

Desirable

• Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services in the relevant units for pharmacy production

Experience Essential

• Able to work in team

Desirable

• Hospital experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in aseptic production

Communication skills Essential

• Good verbal interpersonal skills
• Empathy with pharmacy customers
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Good team player

Desirable

• Ability to motivate others

Analytical and Judgement Essential

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Desirable

• Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
• Decision making and prioritisation skills

Planning and organisation Essential

• Manage own time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical skills Essential

• Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately
• Sustained periods of concentration
• Basic level of IT Skills

Other requirements Essential

• Conscientious
• Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training
• Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham City Hospital

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)