Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

Band 2 Assistant Technical Officer (Aseptic Services).

The post holder will work as part of the Aseptic Services team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver chemotherapy and other intravenous products prepared in the aseptic suite within the Pharmacy department for use with the trust and the Northern Centre for Cancer Care.

Main duties of the job

• Being involved in preparing chemotherapy for patients on wards and in outpatient units across the trust
• Participating in quality control processes for products used within the aseptic suite
• Dispensing and labelling intravenous chemotherapy
• Participating in stock control
• Participating in aseptic housekeeping and monitoring of the aseptic environment

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services

Knowledge and Experience

• Awareness of own limitations

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to work accurately
• Organisational skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to concentrate
• Multitasking
• Methodical
• Self motivated
• Calm
• Able to use initiative appropriately
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills

Other Requirements

• Flexible to cover the needs of the service

Benefits

• 27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup - free, confidential counselling and information service
• Subject to eligibility

Equal Opportunity

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are committed to providing an inclusive and compassionate workplace.