Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Technical Services)

Job summary

To supervise the smooth running of daily activities within the Aseptic unit, provide assistance to other pharmacy staff, and support activity as both a preparative operator and \’in-process\’ checker. To undertake planned work under the supervision of the Senior Technician, Lead Technician Technical Services. Work will be supported by the provision of clear standard operating procedures.

Applicants may be considered for progression from Band 2 to Band 3 upon successful completion of the Level 2 Pharmacy Services Qualification and relevant departmental competencies.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Responsibilities:

• Carry out departmental cleaning of the aseptic suites following the scheduled procedures, maintaining up-to-date records.
• Set up rooms and aseptic manufacturing cabinets prior to manufacture.
• Final packaging of aseptically prepared products, ensuring safe practice as per departmental procedures. Store products appropriately until final release by the Pharmacist.
• Work within departmental SOPs to meet priorities set by the Lead Technician, informing them if these are not achievable.
• Support the daily operations of the department, assisting with materials and support to ensure timely manufacturing.
• Set up sterile production batch ingredients and consumables.
• Conduct accurate stock level checks according to departmental policies.
• Supervise the setup of Aseptic batches, including pre-preparation identity checks.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located near the Welsh border and the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and parts of Powys, including Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through collaboration, aiming to provide excellent care for our community.

With over 3,500 staff, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, offering a good work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Trust Chairman Russell Hardy states, \”The strength of the Trust is its staff; a great place to work and develop your career.\”

Our values—Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—are central to our work. We are committed to providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time, always.

Details

Date posted: 15 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 to £25,674 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 229-CS-7209725

Job location: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Job responsibilities

For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential):

• Level 2 (formerly NVQ Level 2) in Pharmacy Services, or registered as a candidate, or committed to registering and completing the units within 12 months.
• 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English, and two other subjects.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Essential):

• Excellent team player, capable of working independently when necessary.
• Ability to perform tasks according to SOPs.
• IT literate.

Experience (Desirable):

• Previous pharmacy experience.
• Experience working in a \’Clean Room\’ environment.

Additional: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

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