Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

Assistant Technical Officer – Aseptic Services NHS AfC: Band 2 Main area 200037 Aseptic Suite Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time 30 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00) Job ref 262-A-26-7723813-C Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle, Cumbria Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata Closing 25/06/2026 23:59 Job overview Band 2 Assistant Technical officer (Aseptic Services). The post holder will work as part of the Aseptic Services team of Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver chemotherapy and other intravenous products prepared in the Aseptic suite within the Pharmacy department for use with the trust and the Northern Centre for Cancer Care. Note: Any use of AI to complete the application must be declared. Main duties of the job The role is varied and will include: Being involved in preparing chemotherapy for patients on wards and in outpatient units across the trust Participating in quality control processes for products used within the aseptic suite Dispensing and labelling intravenous chemotherapy Participating in stock control Participating in the Aseptic housekeeping and monitoring of the aseptic environment Working for our organisation At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’: Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Benefits NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years NHS Discounts Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems Essential Criteria Requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake one. Person specification Qualifications GCSE English and Maths or equivalent NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services Knowledge and Experience Awareness of own limitations. Skills and Aptitudes Ability to work accurately. Organisational skills. Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to concentrate. Multitasking. Methodical. Self-motivated. Calm. Able to use initiative appropriately. Problem solving. Analytical skills. Other Requirements Flexible to cover the needs of the service. Disclosure and Barring Service 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one‑off payment. #J-18808-Ljbffr North-Cumbria-Integrated-Care-Nhs-Foundation-Trust-