Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Preparative Services

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Assistant Technical Officer in the Aseptic Unit. The role involves preparing aseptic products, supervising processes, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice. Opportunities include a Level 3 Diploma to enhance career progression and registration with the Science Council.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Knowledge equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes.
• Supervision and training of staff in aseptic services.
• Environmental monitoring in aseptic unit.

Skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Organisation

Leadership

Numeracy

Dexterity

Education

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Preparative Services

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic Senior Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy and friendly Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy Department.

You will work as part of a dedicated team involved in the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products. You will perform duties such as organising and supervising processes within the aseptic unit such as; specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, physical and environmental monitoring as well as dispensing and preparing sterile products.

You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable, able to work accurately, follow detailed standard operating procedures and have good attention to detail.

The team is committed to supporting the ongoing learning and development of each team members, with opportunities such as the completion of a Level 3 Diploma in the Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceutical Processing available for the right candidate. The Level 3 Diploma is completed over a 2 year period and will enable you to register as a Science Manufacturing Technician with the Science council.

Hours of work will be discussed with weekdays operating between the hours of 7.30am and 5.20pm and a requirement to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision.

Main duties of the job

As a permanent member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include:

• Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment.
• Preparing documentation for aseptic processing
• Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit
• Dispensing TPN
• Undertaking specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit
• Supervision and training of other staff working in aseptic services, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and observing good manufacturing practice.

Please see full job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE (or Equivalent) in Maths and English grade C or above
• Knowledge and experience underpinned by appropriate training or equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Skills & Experience

• IT literate, use of databases, Microsoft etc.
• Good team worker and also able to work on own initiative.
• Able to lead and undertake responsibility
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Has good dexterity and ability to work within standard operating procedures
• Previous experience working in a pharmacy aseptic unit and manufacturing chemotherapy
• Experience as a dispenser
• Experience of stock management and stock control systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice

Personal Qualities

• Excellent organisational skills
• Able to supervise and support senior members of the team.
• Friendly, supportive and able to motivate others.
• Able to cope with change

Interests & Motivation to the Job

• Self-motivating within the workplace.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own time well.
• Committed to own training.
• Be capable of all tasks in job description including manual handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Able to work during the normal working week, extended hours, weekends and bank holidays.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

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.

Principal Pharmacist - Aseptic Services and QA

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearpro rata per annum