Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Technical Officer to join the Pharmacy Sterile Production Unit Team based at the Queens Medical Centre at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). You will be joining a team of hardworking and dedicated professionals who formulate, prepare and manufacture medicines for our most vulnerable patients and external customers.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the summary below you should familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert.
You will be required to support our manufacturing teams by assisting with stock maintenance, assembling and checking starting materials prior to manufacture, sanitise starting materials prior to transfer into cleanroom environments, and label and inspect finished products.
This interesting and varied role will require you to prioritise work effectively,work to tight deadlines to achieve targets and to respond to patient and customer needs. You should be able work under pressure, prioritise and organise workloads, and be able to work alone or as part of a bigger team.
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 description
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please carefully read the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Able to learn new skills
- 4 GCSE's at level 3 (grade D) or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects or equivalent (or awaiting GCSE exam results)
Desirable
- Possession or working towards a GPHC approved qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills OR a Science and Manufacturing Process Operative qualification
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work as park of a team
- Following strict procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Experience in a manufacturing/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good verbal interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Confident
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Good team player
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Manage own time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual Dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately and sustained periods of concentration
- Good IT skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexibility to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings and weekends
- Must have the ability to wear appropriate PPE required for the role
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Able to learn new skills
- 4 GCSE's at level 3 (grade D) or above in English language, Maths and 2 other subjects or equivalent (or awaiting GCSE exam results)
Desirable
- Possession or working towards a GPHC approved qualification in Pharmacy Service Skills OR a Science and Manufacturing Process Operative qualification
Experience
Essential
- To be able to work as park of a team
- Following strict procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- Hospital experience
- Experience in a manufacturing/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good verbal interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Confident
- Self motivated and able to motivate others
- Good team player
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Manage own time effectively
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Decision making and prioritisation skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts 'We are here for you' behavioural standards
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
Physical Skills
Essential
- Manual Dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately and sustained periods of concentration
- Good IT skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- 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.