Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services

• Band: Band 2 (£25,272 per year fixed salary)

• Location: Trustwide / Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working

• Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-1098474

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individuals as Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers for our expanding specialised Aseptic Services team.

UHB's Cancer Services Division delivers world-class cancer care across oncology and haematology specialties. In this vital role, you will work closely with experienced Pharmacy Technicians within a clean room environment, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care through meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Aseptic Preparation: Support the preparation and assembly of specialised medications within a clean room environment.

• Environmental Monitoring: Perform specialised cleaning duties, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance checks.

• Equipment & Stock Control: Maintain equipment and facilities to the highest standards, issuing stocks and managing inventory in accordance with SOPs.

• Continuous Improvement: Contribute actively to departmental quality improvement initiatives and professional development programs.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

• Holds—or is willing to work towards—an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position (e.g., warehouse, stores, reception, or team environments).

• Experience in customer relations.

• Foundational understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, COSHH, dispensing, and stock control systems.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £25,272 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Development: Excellent training and career development opportunities supported by UHB's values of being Kind, Connected, and Bold.

• Inclusion: UHB provides a welcoming, inclusive workplace and is committed to making reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.