Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cytolab

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Chemotherapy Production Unit. The role involves undertaking technical duties and providing aseptic services while adhering to high-quality standards. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, and teamwork and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers personal development opportunities and values diversity within the workforce.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential to possess GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good team player and confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical duties in Chemotherapy Production Unit.
• Participate in aseptic services per SOPs and MHRA guidance.
• Contribute to department's overall operation.

Skills

Good verbal interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work accurately

Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Able to work in a team

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services (desirable)

Job description

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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

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 or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

For more details visit; School leaving age – GOV.UK www.gov.uk

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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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)