Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer Aseptic Services (Band 2-3)

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Job summary

As part of a busy but friendly team, you would be responsible for making a range of aseptically prepared products using needles and syringes within a clean room environment. Working under supervision you will prepare products for patient administration.

You will rotate through other areas within the service e.g. stores, assembly etc. therefore you need to be methodical, accurate, able to strictly follow procedures and have an eye for detail.

No experience is necessary as full training is provided. This position offers the opportunity to progress from a band 2 ATO to a band 3 Senior Assistant Technical Officer after the completion for training and qualification.

Candidates with suitable experience may apply for the band 3 position.

Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday Including bank holidays on a rotational basis.

IMPORTANT: Candidates who fail to supply a detailed supporting statement specifying how their skills and experience match the person specification contained in the job description will not be invited for interview.

Main duties of the job

To aseptically prepare products for patient administration. You will wear cleanroom clothing and be trained to work following strict clean room behaviours.

You will assemble trays containing consumables and ingredients for 1st stage checks therefore must be accurate and be able to document information clearly and accurately.

You will perform transfer sanitisation using isopropyl alcohol and other disinfectants and be responsible for cleaning equipment and areas or work on a regular basis.

About us

Diagnostics & Pharmacy Group

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-CS403-23

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above which must include Maths and English

Knowledge skills and experience

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including by telephone
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
  • Evidence of team working capabilities
  • Flexible, motivated and organised

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
  • Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
  • Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above which must include Maths and English

Knowledge skills and experience

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including by telephone
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Awareness of the range of duties involved in the post. Appreciation of job description and promotion prospects
  • Evidence of team working capabilities
  • Flexible, motivated and organised

Desirable

  • Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy or Aseptic unit
  • Knowledge of importance of maintaining stock control accurately
  • Skilled in computer keyboard and applications

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Technician

Shorif Uddin

shorif.uddin@nca.nhs.uk

01616278970

Details

Date posted

12 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-DPG-CS403-23

Job locations

The Royal Oldham Hospital

Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH


Supporting documents

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