Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cytolab

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a motivated individual for the Chemotherapy Production Unit. Responsibilities include assisting in aseptic services to provide high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a GCSE in English and Maths, and be capable of working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and dedicated to improving patient outcomes, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English language and Maths.
• Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Able to work in a team.
• Hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit.
• Participate in provision of aseptic services.
• Ensure a high-quality and safe service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

• GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work in team

Desirable criteria

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

Communication skills

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Ability to motivate others

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Manage own time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical skills

Essential criteria

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

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• 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.

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 the 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.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are \'at risk\' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse.Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• B3 JD (PDF, 432.4KB)
• B3 PS (PDF, 264.4KB)
• Mindful Employer (PDF, 242.5KB)
• Equality and Diversity (PDF, 122.3KB)
• Equal Opportunities (PDF, 57.4KB)
• Disability Confidence Scheme (PDF, 51.0KB)
• Rehabilitation of Ex Offenders (PDF, 106.0KB)