A Vacancy at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our team. The successful applicant for this position will work in our Aseptic Services Department, involved in the preparation of bespoke medication for patients of the Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing and checking sterile parenteral medications.
* Maintaining and monitoring the clean‑room environment.
* Complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Regional and National Guidance on Aseptic preparation.
* Contributing to the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Work in a sterile clean room environment and carry out highly complex aseptic manipulations.
* Use specialist equipment for example isolators.
* Assemble worksheets and produce and check labels for all types of aseptically prepared products.
* Ensure all documentation is fully completed, filed and stored correctly in accordance with GMP.
* Carry out environmental monitoring procedures.
* Undertake validation exercises to ensure competency is maintained.
* Undertake daily cleaning of equipment and other housekeeping duties as necessary.
Required Qualifications and Skills
* Good standard of basic education: 4 GCSEs Grade C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications and experience) and an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
* Basic calculation skills are essential.
* Good keyboard skills.
* Previous experience of working in a clean‑room environment or hospital pharmacy would be an advantage.
* Team player and ability to function efficiently.
* Patient focused, keen to learn, hardworking and able to work under pressure during busy periods.
* Experience of working in a pharmacy would be an advantage but is not essential.
Additional Requirements
A flexible approach to the above duties is required, together with good communication and interpersonal skills. You should have the ability to prioritise your workload, be proactive and work as part of a team with other healthcare professionals, work on your own when necessary and follow instructions.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an assessment test at interview.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026.
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