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Location
Salary
£25,272 pa pro rata
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
07 May 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed Term until May 2027)
Posted Date
24 Apr 2026

Job overview

The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Specialist Cleaner/Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), who is keen to provide service support to our busy aseptic unit on a 12 month Fixed Term contract.

The unit provides cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and Parenteral Nutrition to the BHOC, St. Michael's Hospital, and the Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital. You will be joining our dynamic team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first class aseptic service.

You will be working alongside a team of 3 other Specialist Cleaner/ATO's to support the department by maintaining our cleanroom standards and supporting store room activities.

Good communication & interpersonal skills would be ideal, and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable, and able to work well in a team.

Previous specialist cleaning experience is not essential as full training will be given on employment. This role is suitable for applications from school or college leavers, and anyone who is interested in working in this field. A visit to the department prior to, or whilst applying for this post is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking  the specialist cleaning of the cleanroom areas and equipment, as defined by departmental standard operating procedures.

Supporting aseptic preparation activities include: daily record keeping; receipt, transfer, and storage of medicines, consumables and cleaning materials; delivery of products to wards; stock control; and maintenance of records.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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