University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Advanced Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 14 October 2025

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Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Fixed term until October 2026

Band 4 AATO

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our well established team in Pharmacy Technical Services for maternity leave cover.

The MHRA licenced 'Specials' pharmacy manufacturing unit is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is a modern purpose built unit within the hospital. The service encompasses aseptic, chemotherapy and pre-pack (over labelling and repackaging products) supplying both the Trust and external organisations. As a department we constantly strive to re-engineer our services to improve our delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and customer satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Advanced Assistant Technical Officer to work with our team in Pharmacy Technical Services.

The successful candidate will work within our Aseptic and Chemotherapy unit and will be required to set up and prepare medicines made within Pharmacy Technical Services. The post holder will be expected to understand and follow standard operating procedures.

Ther role includes undertaking relevant training, both external and internal in aspects of Pharmacy Services and associated technical activities where required.

In addition, the post holder will be required to assist with the operation and maintenance of quality systems ensuring compliance with the terms of the MHRA Manufacturing "Specials" Licence regarding all compounding and manufacturing processes.

This is a great time to be a part of the Pharmacy Technical Services Team at UHNM.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7448417

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
  • Or NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or Pharmacy manufacturing with additional substantial experience equivalent to BTEC or NVQ3
  • Or Degree in a relevant related science
  • Four GCSE's grade C/4 or above (including English, Maths and Science)

Desirable

  • A levels in a science related field
  • APDM via Leeds University / TSET or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Substantial recent experience of working as an SATO within an aseptic unit preparing injectable medicines
  • Stock control experience
  • Team Working
  • Experience of working with standard operating procedures
  • Preparation of aseptic products, including chemotherapy, CIVAs and monoclonal antibodies
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

  • Previous manufacturing experience at an NHS MHRA licensed facility.
  • Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice (GCP)
  • Knowledge of current advances/issues within aseptic services
  • Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a specialist area of practice
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent
  • Or NVQ level 2 in Pharmaceutical Services or Pharmacy manufacturing with additional substantial experience equivalent to BTEC or NVQ3
  • Or Degree in a relevant related science
  • Four GCSE's grade C/4 or above (including English, Maths and Science)

Desirable

  • A levels in a science related field
  • APDM via Leeds University / TSET or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

  • Substantial recent experience of working as an SATO within an aseptic unit preparing injectable medicines
  • Stock control experience
  • Team Working
  • Experience of working with standard operating procedures
  • Preparation of aseptic products, including chemotherapy, CIVAs and monoclonal antibodies
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

  • Previous manufacturing experience at an NHS MHRA licensed facility.
  • Training in Good Clinical Trials Practice (GCP)
  • Knowledge of current advances/issues within aseptic services
  • Evidence of interest in new ways of working and developing specialist knowledge in a specialist area of practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Pharmacy Technician SACT Chemo Production

Tina Hancock

tina.hancock@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782674576

Details

Date posted

07 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

205-7448417

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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