Assistant Technical Officer – Aseptic Services
Closing date: 22 June 2026
Band: 2
Assistant Technical Officer will work as part of the Aseptic Services team to deliver chemotherapy and other intravenous products prepared in the Aseptic suite within the Pharmacy department for use within the Trust and Northern Centre for Cancer Care.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
Person Specification
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.
* Ability to use initiative appropriately.
* Problem solving.
* Analytical skills.
Other Requirements
* Flexible to cover the needs of the service.
Essential Criteria
The role requires a care certificate or willingness and ability to undertake one.
Equality and Diversity
We welcome applications from candidates under the Disability Confident Scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
* NHS discounts.
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Vivup, a free, confidential counselling and information service.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Cost of DBS will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Charges are: Standard Check £27.40 (deducted over 4 months or one time); Enhanced Check £55.40 (deducted over 4 months or one time).
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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