Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen whereby we are recruiting to the role of a Senior Assistant Technical Officer as we continue to expand our team within the Pharmacy Production Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

This position offers developmental opportunities and the starting salary is dependent on experience.
There is the potential for successful candidates to commence the role on a band 2 salary, with progression to a band 3 where defined competencies and objectives are achieved within a 12-month period. Successful candidates will be provided the required support and training to aid with the progression opportunities within this developmental role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer working with our Pharmacy Production Unit, main duties of the role will include;

Working within cleanroom environments, upholding high levels of cleanroom behaviour and comportment at all times.

Providing support for, and once competencies undertaken, participation in manufacturing of Aseptic medicinal products, including Chemotherapy for patients attending the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre.

Partaking in maintaining the integrity of the cleanroom environment by working in accordance to strict cleaning regimes, as detailed within departmental SOPs.

Key involvement with environmental monitoring of controlled areas, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained.

Significant duties within the upkeep of the cleanroom environment, including performing various levels of cleans to limit risks of contamination.

Participation in pre-process checking of a variety of products including chemotherapy and over-labelled medicines, following completion of associated training programmes.

The role will include aspects of working as an individual, as well a member of our existing Pharmacy Production Unit team. If you are a motivated, reliable, patient-focused individual with the ability to communicate effectively and hold a key interest in developing your career in the field of Technical Services, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.