Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cytolab

Job description

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The post holder will undertake all technical duties in the Chemotherapy Production Unit, participating in the provision of all aseptic services, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and MHRA guidance, to ensure a high-quality, safe, timely and consistent service and contributing to the overall operation of the department.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE grade C or above in English language, Maths

Desirable criteria

• Possession of or working towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services in the relevant units for pharmacy production

Experience

Essential criteria

• Able to work in team

Desirable criteria

• Hospital experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in aseptic production

Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Good verbal interpersonal skills
• Empathy with pharmacy customers
• Confident
• Self-motivated
• Good team player

Desirable criteria

• Ability to motivate others

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve

Desirable criteria

• Ability to assess and minimise risk in production process
• Decision making and prioritisation skills

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Manage own time effectively
• Ability to work under pressure

Physical skills

Essential criteria

• Manual dexterity to repeatedly perform detailed technical tasks accurately
• Sustained periods of concentration
• Basic level of IT Skills

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Conscientious
• Willingness to take on new tasks after appropriate training
• Flexibility - will be required to participate in rostered, flexible shift working, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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