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Specialist Pharmacy Technical Services Cleaner
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: Shift pattern 4 days 14.00 - 17.00 (usually Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) One day 09.15 - 17.00 (usually Wednesday)
Hours
Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Shift pattern 4 days 14.00 - 17.00 (usually Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) One day 09.15 - 17.00 (usually Wednesday))
Job ref
156-7603976
Employer
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Town
Truro
Salary
£25,272 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Pharmacy Specialist Technical Services Cleaner

Band 2

Job overview

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking individuals to join our friendly team in the Pharmacy Technical Services Department. Working in our specialist facility you will assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the cleanroom production area to ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’ standards using the appropriate equipment and/or materials as supplied.

Main duties of the job

To undertake specialised cleaning of the pharmacy technical services unit.

 Maintain the highest standard of cleanliness within the assigned areas by complying with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COSHH and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

 

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks 
  • Professional registration and qualification checks 
  • Employment history and reference checks 
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good level of written and spoken English
  • General good health and a reasonable standard of fitness
  • Good levels of manual dexterity, hand eye co-ordination and strength to perform cleaning activities on a daily basis
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of handling hazardous chemicals
  • Awareness of COSHH

Literacy skills

Essential criteria
  • Communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kate Burley
Job title
Lead Operations Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01872 258394
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