Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) Aseptic Services
The post holder will assist in the safe, efficient and accurate aseptic compounding of parenteral products, as well as other relevant duties such as equipment and facility management, environmental monitoring, stock counts, expiry date checking and general stock management.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the safe and accurate aseptic preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal products in accordance with SOPs and GMP.
Assemble trays for aseptic compounding, including raw materials, consumables, and labels, and perform in-process checks. Support workload prioritisation by communicating effectively with senior staff.
Provide daily top-up services to the Aseptic Services Unit and manage sundries orders. Ensure accurate and timely charging of aseptically prepared products.
Participate in environmental monitoring, cleaning, and quality assurance activities within the aseptic unit. Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best practice in aseptic services.
Assist with stock management, including ordering, storage, expiry date checking, and stock rotation. Receive, unpack, and correctly store medicines and consumables, ensuring appropriate documentation and quarantine where required.
About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in cutting-edge treatments, technology, and facilities to benefit our patients, staff, and the wider community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex medical and surgical procedures to specialist cancer care. The London Clinic is known for its supportive, collaborative culture where every contribution is valued, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, We personalise care.
Job responsibilities
Key Duties
Assist in the safe and accurate aseptic preparation and dispensing of cytotoxic, hazardous, and monoclonal products in accordance with SOPs and GMP. Assemble trays for aseptic compounding, including raw materials, consumables, and labels, and perform in-process checks. Support workload prioritisation by communicating effectively with senior staff.
Provide daily top-up services to the Aseptic Services Unit and manage sundries orders. Ensure accurate and timely charging of aseptically prepared products. Participate in environmental monitoring, cleaning, and quality assurance activities within the aseptic unit. Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to best practice in aseptic services.
Assist with stock management, including ordering, storage, expiry date checking, and stock rotation. Receive, unpack, and correctly store medicines and consumables, ensuring appropriate documentation and quarantine where required.
Participate in stock takes and maintain accurate stock records using pharmacy systems. Maintain clean and organised storage and working areas.
Assist in training and supporting new staff, including pharmacy assistants and trainees. Participate in audits, governance activities, and departmental projects.
Support dispensary services and contribute to weekend and bank holiday rota as required. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all health and safety, COSHH, and risk management requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSEs A*-C in Maths, English, and Science
* NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
Experience
* Flexible and professional approach to work
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Basic to intermediate computer literacy; experience with Meditech desirable
* Good numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain accurate electronic records
* Well-presented and committed to learning and training
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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