Aseptic Dispensing Assistant Technical Officer
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-25-0989 |
Summary
To dispense aseptically prepared items in line with aseptic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring that standards of quality, accuracy and timeliness are met. To work under the supervision of the aseptic unit workload Co-ordinators, technicians or pharmacists. To assist with any appropriate elements of the manufacturing processes within the aseptic unit if required. Receive into the unit clinically verified work requests from clinics and wards. Provide the clinic or ward staff with appropriate information on when the drugs will be dispatched and the likely waiting time. Answer any basic queries concerning the supply of medication from the aseptic unit, including phone queries, referring them to a Co-ordinator, technician or pharmacist to answer any clinical or technical query. To support the clinical verification process, obtaining and organising prescriptions for the pharmacist to screen prior to being sent to the aseptic unit. Keep all work areas clean and tidy. Adhere to all relevant SOPs in the aseptic unit. Ensure stock is rotated and in date. Participate in the ordering and receipt process for the aseptic unit. Assist in basic clerical duties including filing and photocopying. Work flexibly across all the Pharmacy departments, covering the work of colleagues during peak periods or absence. Participate in appropriate training and development activities including your own personal development and participate in the education and training of colleagues. Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives. Participate in weekend, late night and Bank Holiday working as may be required. Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Pharmacy in accordance with the grade and nature of the post. You will work closely with the rest of the pharmacy team to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to all patients at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. We pride ourselves on our pharmacy mission statement: Delivering patient focused excellence in medicines use Additional contact information: Cerys Simmons or Alice Walker on 02476 966802 Alternatively email cerys.simmons@uhcw.nhs.uk OR alice.walker@uhcw.nhs.uk This post is offered as a Band 23 development opportunity, with structured support and training provided to help the successful candidate progress from Band 2 to Band 3. However, candidates who already meet the competencies and experience required for Band 3 may be considered for appointment directly at Band 3, subject to assessment at interview. For further details of the job role please see attached job description.