Pharmacy Production Senior Assistant Technical Officer
The closing date is 30 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join the Pharmacy Production team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). You will be working alongside a supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, senior assistant technical officers and scientists in a pharmaceutical cleanroom environment.
The position is permanent. Full time or part time hours will be considered.
The Pharmacy Production department at NUH has four manufacturing areas. The Sterile Production Unit (SPU), Non‑Sterile Manufacturing Unit (NSM) and Pharmacy Packing Unit (PPU) are based at the MHRA licensed facility at the Queens Medical Centre (QMC) campus. The Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit (Cytolab) is located at the City Hospital Campus. The post holder will be primarily based in the Non‑Sterile Manufacturing Unit.
Main duties of the job
Full training will be provided to support you to assemble and manufacture non‑sterile medicines including solutions, suspensions, creams, ointments and other dosage forms for patients at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and for sale and supply to external customers.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the attached job description and person specification documents to understand the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Training and Qualifications
* Able to learn new skills Able to undertake the Buttercups Stock Management programme demonstrated through Functional Skills Test in literacy and numeracy (tested as part of the enrolment process) 4 GCSE's at level 3 (grade D) or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects or equivalent (or awaiting GSCE exam results
Experience
* Able to work as part of a team Hostpital experience Experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Communication and Relationship Skills
* Good verbal interpersonal skills Good communication skills Confident Self‑motivated & able to motivate others Good team player
Analytical and Judgement
* Attention to detail Ability to work accurately
Planning and Organisation
* Manage own time effectively Ability to work under pressure
Physical Skills
* Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately Sustained periods of concentration Good IT Skills Be able to move weights of up to 20kg
Other
* Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training Flexibility to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
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.
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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