London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Aseptic Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

An excellent opportunity has become available for Assistant Technical Officers in Aseptic Services. We are currently on a journey of expansion and transformation: We have commissioned and commenced the building of a brand new state of the art Aseptic unit with new technology and equipment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly team in our Aseptic unit. The successful candidate will be involved in assisting Pharmacists in preparing chemotherapy drugs and parenteral nutrition products in a 'clean room' environment. Competency based training will be provided.

You will be based in the Aseptic Unit which is located within the Department of Pharmacy at Northwick Park Hospital. The Aseptic Services unit provides a cytotoxic reconstitution service using isolator cabinet and manufactures adult parenteral nutrition (PN) in a laminar flow cabinet for patients of the Trust

The department actively promotes development, education and training. To apply you will need to have good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent as you will be required to complete either the NVQ level 2 in pharmaceutical services or equivalent.

This is a full time post and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend & bank holiday rota and the late duty rota.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in providing an aseptic service to Trust.
  • Participate in the preparation of aseptic products Chemotherapy and Parenteral Nutrition for use in the wards and supply to other hospitals.
  • Ensure good housekeeping in the aseptic clean rooms and other aseptic service areas at all times.
  • Stock Control duties receipting unpacking, checking and recording
  • Comply with Cleanroom Personnel behaviour.
  • Generate worksheets and labels according to prescription and SOPs.

About us

All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:

Honesty - open and honest in everything we do

Equality - we value all people equally and treat them fairly whilst recognising their individuality

Accountability - we will provide excellent care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients

Respect - we treat everybody the way we would like to be treated

Teamwork - we work together to make improvements, delivering consistent, high quality, safe care.

Details

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-6837BS

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital Pharmacy Department

Harrow road

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Grades A-C or 9-4) in a minimum of five subjects to include Maths, English and Science
  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Services or working towards

Desirable

  • Some science background

Experienced

Essential

  • Good practical skills and communication skills
  • Team Worker
  • Good organisational skills and literacy skills
  • Ability to follow procedure and prioritise work
  • Ability to solve problems

Desirable

  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience Works accurately under pressure
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (Grades A-C or 9-4) in a minimum of five subjects to include Maths, English and Science
  • NVQ Level 2 Pharmaceutical Services or working towards

Desirable

  • Some science background

Experienced

Essential

  • Good practical skills and communication skills
  • Team Worker
  • Good organisational skills and literacy skills
  • Ability to follow procedure and prioritise work
  • Ability to solve problems

Desirable

  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience Works accurately under pressure

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 details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital Pharmacy Department

Harrow road

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital Pharmacy Department

Harrow road

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Technician Lead Aseptic Trainer

Anthony Oliva

anthony.oliva@nhs.net

02088692846

Details

Date posted

30 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,129 to £28,649 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-6837BS

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital Pharmacy Department

Harrow road

Middlesex

HA1 3UJ


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