Job summary
We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our busy Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit. Do you have some experience of working in a sterile production unit either within the NHS or Commercial Sector and wish to broaden your experience, skills and knowledge then we have may have just the job for you!
We are looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and Pharmacists to provide essential services for our patients to ensure they have the best treatment and outcome during their stay.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake all aspects of sterile production, including making the products, assembly of raw materials and sterile components.
* Generate appropriate documentation including worksheets and labels.
* Maintain appropriate environmental monitoring records.
* Supervision and In-Process checking of products in the Clean Room.
* Assist Technical Staff with day to day organisation of workload.
* Assisting with specialist cleaning of the Clean Room facilities and equipment.
* Assist with stock management and ordering of materials and other administrative tasks.
About us
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Details
Date posted: 03 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-B-254184
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Job description Job 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.
Please be aware that the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted is above the starting point of the Agenda for Change band for this role. Therefore those that are new to the NHS may not reach the minimum salary threshold required to obtain a certificate of sponsorship.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
* applied for a Graduate visa
* or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
* or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of Higher Education in Science based subject
* Literate and numerate to degree required for post.
* Clear written English.
Desirable
* Obtained/working towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
* East and South East England 2 Day Aseptic Dispensing Course.
* Diploma or Degree in Pharmaceutical Science
Experience
Essential
* Experience of all aspects of Aseptic Processing is essential for this role.
* Must be able to perform calculations and transcribe information onto worksheets.
* Understanding of a wide range of SOP's or work practices.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Hospital Aseptic Unit or similar environment.
* Evidence of supervisory skills.
* In-Process Checking Accreditation or working towards.
Knowledge
Essential
* Basic computer literacy (word, excel).
* Must display a full understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practise) or equivalent.
* Must have an understanding of Quality Management Systems
* Maintaining clean and hygienic work environments.
Desirable
* Contamination Control Systems
* Pharmaceutical Science
Skills
Essential
* Good written and verbal communication
* Good interpersonal skills, liaising regularly with key groups/stakeholders
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to think ahead and plan accordingly
* Ability to respond to change and apply new developments without difficulty
* Demonstrates resilience and ability to cope under pressure
* Shows initiative and demonstrates an enquiring mind
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Ability to carry out instructions and recall
* Confident and personable
* Professional presentation, credible individual
* Ability to demonstrate personal discipline
* Good manual dexterity
* Receptive/sensitive to priorities of patients, carers and other staff groups
* Committed to hospital service for the medium term.
* The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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