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Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated person with good manual dexterity and attention to detail to join our Technical Services team as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) in Pharmacy at Velindre Cancer Centre. Working closely with the rest of the team, you will work primarily as a cleanroom operator, preparing Intravenous Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) medication for our patients. Requiring to work to regulatory standards, accurately following Standard Operating Procedures which are compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will undertake in house specialist training to become a competent cleanroom operator. Working as part of a team to assist in the provision of a pharmaceutical service. Undertaking a wide range of day to day activities in the aseptic unit, including preparing SACT, cleaning and maintaining the aseptic suite and its associated equipment, setting up work trays, stock control and ordering.
An NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy services and previous experience working within a regulated environment, cleanrooms or laboratories is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
- Able to communicate with patients and staff
- Well motivated
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Hospital experience
- Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail
Desirable
- Pharmacy experience
- Aseptic/dispensary experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
- Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
- Good verbal/written communication skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language – Level 1
- Familiar with working to SOPs
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent OR willing to work towards
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This advert is for Assistant Technical Officer (Technical Services) with Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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