Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO)
Closing date: 09 April 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly and dynamic team to provide high quality aseptic services.
You will be part of an expanding team of highly professional and dedicated staff whose aim is to provide an excellent, patient focus service. The prime function of the unit is the preparation of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibodies and clinical trials in a safe and efficient manner according to Good Manufacturing Practice and National Standards. We must deliver the highest quality of services for our patients and are committed to ensuring safe and effective patient care.
This post is based in the historic City of Lancaster with good rail connections and close to the M6 motorway link.
Main Duties of the Job
Working within our Aseptic Unit providing safe, timely, appropriate high quality pharmaceutical services.
As part of a small team, you will be making a range of aseptically prepared products using needles and syringes within a clean room environment and ensuring they are sent to the right ward. You will need to wear clean room clothing; make‑up is not allowed.
Working with the team, you will assist in the preparation of products for patient administration.
You need to be methodical, accurate, able to strictly follow procedures and have an eye for detail.
To maintain stock and consumable levels ensuring stock rotation within designated areas in accordance with procedures.
To perform general tidying and non‑domestic cleaning duties in the department as needed, ensuring the safe disposal of waste.
Awareness of COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) regulations for the storage, handling and disposal of pharmaceutical products.
Previous aseptic experience is desirable although a full training package will be provided and supported to complete.
NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services is also a requirement of the role.
Training Role Considered: training role including completion of NVQ2 Pharmacy Services will be considered for applicants without this essential qualification.
Training role is paid at 70% of a Band 3 in Year 1 and 75% in Year 2 (uplifted to minimum living wage), then moving to a Band 3 upon completion of NVQ2 Pharmacy Services.
About Us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant‑led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent
* NVQ and BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Completion of a recognised OTC sales course
Experience
Essential
* Experience in hospital pharmacy or other Pharmacy Setting
* Experience in dispensing medications, drugs receipt, record keeping and cold chain maintenance
Desirable
* JAC trained
* Experience with clinical trials
* Experience with Aseptic preparation
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's Website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
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