This Assistant Technical Officer post sits in Aseptic Services at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, in a newly licensed aseptic unit with new isolators and equipment. The work centres on preparing chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products in a clean room for the trust's wards and other hospitals, with competency-based training given. The post is full-time and includes weekend, bank holiday and late duty rotas. Applicants need GCSE-level education and NVQ Level 2 in pharmaceutical services, or to be working towards it.
What the job involves
- Provide an aseptic service to the trust
- Prepare chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products for wards and supply to other hospitals
- Keep aseptic clean rooms and service areas in good order at all times
- Carry out stock control: receipting, unpacking, checking and recording stock
- Follow cleanroom personnel behaviour rules
- Generate worksheets and labels from prescriptions and SOPs
What’s required
Qualifications
- GCSE level or equivalent (grades A-C or 9-4) in at least five subjects, including Maths, English and Science
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or working towards it
Skills & knowledge
- Good practical and communication skills
- Good organisational and literacy skills
- Ability to follow procedure and prioritise work
- Ability to solve problems
- Team working
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Some science background
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience
- Works accurately under pressure
What’s offered
- Competency-based training
- Support for development, education and training
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
