Overview
Job Summary
Are you interested in working in Pharmacy Aseptic Services? Are you able to follow procedures, organise your work to meet deadlines and thrive in a busy environment? We are looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to work in a clean room environment. Full training will be given in all aspects of the preparation of aseptic intravenous products. We are currently completing a business case to enable us to relocate to a state of the art new aseptic unit facility. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. The post holder will be expected to participate in weekend, late duty and bank holiday rotas. Core hours are 37.5 per week within the hours of 7am – 8pm. Part time hours will be considered. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as people with Priority and At Risk status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main duties
Job duties
You will undertake technical duties in the preparation of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) within the Pharmacy Production clean room environment, ensuring all products are prepared following quality guidelines to ensure patients receive products that are safe to use. The ideal candidate will have a good general education. If not already held, you will complete the Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff – BTEC Level 2: Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products (in-house training is provided). A willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of the Pharmacy and the Trust is essential.
University Hospitals Plymouth is the largest hospital on the Southwest Peninsula providing comprehensive secondary and tertiary care to a population of around 2,000,000 people who can access our specialist services including cardiothoracic surgery, kidney transplantation, neurosurgery, and the regional trauma Centre. Our specialist cancer treatments include bone marrow transplant, sarcoma surgery and hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer surgery (not exhaustive). We work closely with our community partners in delivering comprehensive health and social care.
About Us
About Us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Please note that all communication will be electronic; please check your email account regularly. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important and invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to submission. We are committed to diversity and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date; if you have not heard within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted 25 February 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for Change
Band Band 2
Salary £24,465 a year Per Annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 216-AH-CO7794088
Job locations Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Pharmacy Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the preparation of cancer chemotherapy and medicines for injection using isolator technology within the clean room environment, under the supervision of a senior assistant technical officer or specialist technician. To prepare simple product documentation, with basic calculations, and the accompanying product labels using electronic worksheets and computer software. To navigate and print prescriptions, worksheets and labels from prescribing software. To assemble the raw materials and consumables required to prepare each individual product, ensuring total segregation of each preparation using a box or tray segregation system as defined in the standard operating procedure. To follow carefully all standard operating procedures to ensure all products are made safely and efficiently. To complete any environmental monitoring or operator validation tests. To clean the aseptic suite following specific methods of cleaning. To complete, maintain and file all relevant documents, records and reports as required. To supervise and train any new members of staff within Production Services as requested by senior members of the team. To carry out routine housekeeping duties within the Production Services department, including stock checks, stock rotation and expiry date checks. To report any problems or potential problems with the cleanliness or maintenance of clean rooms to a senior member of staff.
Person Specification
Essential – Knowledge & experience
* Interest in Science
* Proven understanding of GMP
* Proven understanding of environmental monitoring techniques
Desirable
* Demonstrable experience in a medical or health related environment or clean room environment
* Previous demonstrable aseptic experience
* Computer literate
Essential – Qualifications
* General education to GCSE level A-C/4-9 in Maths and English (or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
* BTEC level 2 unit 'The Principles Safe Preparation and Manufacturing of Medicines and Medicinal Products' or be prepared to work towards this qualification
Desirable
* BTEC level 2 pharmacy services or equivalent (all units)
* In-house training checklist and competency assessment for the assembly, preparation of documentation and preparation of all products (Pharmacy Assistant level).
Aptitude and Abilities – Essential
* Mathematical ability
* Ability to work alone or as part of a team
* Able to demonstrate good manual dexterity
* Ability to communicate with others effectively
* Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy environment
Aptitude and Abilities – Desirable
* Good written communication skills
Compliance
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional information
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address Pharmacy Aseptic Services, Pharmacy Department, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
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