Assistant Technical Officer

1 week ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospitals Full time

**Main area**
- Division B-Pharmacy Aseptic Services**Grade**
- Band 2**Contract**
- Permanent**Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Some weekend/bank holiday work may be required)**Job ref**
- 180-B-244032**Employer**
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust**Employer type**
- NHS**Site**
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B**Town**
- Cambridge**Salary**
- £22,383 p.a. pro rata**Salary period**
- Yearly**Closing**
- 11/02/2024 23:59Job overview

Our busy Pharmacy Sterile Production unit is looking for people who want to try something new and challenging while learning new skills and knowledge. If this sounds like something that interests you then read on

The Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit produces a range of sterile injectable medicines for our patients including; Chemotherapy, Parenteral Nutrition, Eye Drops and Clinical Trial Medications.

We are looking for people who have the enthusiasm to learn new skills and want to be part of a team that make a difference to patient's treatment and outcomes.

Our team is friendly and diverse and devoted to providing safe and timely products for our patients. Our services are an important part of a patient's journey and we take pride knowing that we are making a difference to the patient's health and recovery.

Main duties of the job

The role of Assistant Technical Officer works alongside Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to provide essential services for our patients.

The role requires good attention to detail, good numeracy skills and a high degree of manual dexterity.

Once trained you will be involved with making sterile products in our Clean Rooms as well assisting with preparation of raw materials, components and necessary documentation.

You will maintain a clean and tidy work environment and assist with specialist cleaning in our Clean Room Facilities. Maintaining stock levels by ensuring ordering is done in timely manner.

The post also involves delivering our products to the wards and clinical areas in a timely manner.

Working for our organisation

**Our Trust**

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 11th February 2024

Interview date:

- To be confirmed

**Benefits to you**

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria

Evidence of good general education GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent

Literate and numerate to degree required for post
- Clear written EnglishDesirable criteria
- NVQII Level II Pharmacy ServicesExperience

Desirable criteria
- Some experience of work / Aseptic / Lab or Pharmacy Hospital work desirableKnowledge

Essential criteria
- Basic Computer Literacy (Word, Excel)Desirable criteria
- Some knowledge about cleanliness and hygiene in the workplace**Skills**:
Essential criteria

Good written communication

Demonstrates resilience and ability to cope under pressure
- Receptive / sensitive to priorities of patients, carers and other staff groupsAdditional Requirements

Essential criteria
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.**Applicant requirements**:
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

**Further details / informal visits contact**:
**Name**
- Sabine Waite

**Job title**
- Lead Production Technician

**Telephone number**
- 01223 216650


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