Assistant Technical Officer Preparative Services Band 2NHS

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, pro-active and enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to work in our busy and friendly Aseptic Unit within the Pharmacy Department

You will work as part of a dedicated team involved in the preparation and dispensing of aseptic products. You will perform duties such as organising and supervising processes within the aseptic unit such as; specialist cleaning, transfer disinfection, stock control, physical and environmental monitoring as well as dispensing and preparing sterile products.

You should be eager to learn, flexible, reliable, able to work accurately, follow detailed standard operating procedures and have good attention to detail. Hours of work will be discussed with weekdays operating between the hours of 7.30am and 5.20pm and a requirement to participate in the rota for the weekend and Bank Holiday service provision.

For an informal discussion please contact Faye Millward, Senior Pharmacy Technician on Tel. 01384 244031 or email: [email protected]

Main duties of the job

As a member of the aseptic team your responsibilities will include:

• Aseptic manufacture and preparation processes in sterile conditions using specialist equipment.
• Preparing documentation for aseptic processing
• Dispensing of oral medication and IV products.
• Performing stock management
• Performing environmental monitoring in the aseptic unit
• Dispensing TPN
• Undertake specialised cleaning of the aseptic unit.
• Supervision and training of other staff working in aseptic services, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and observing good manufacturing practice.

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Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)