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