Assistant Technical Officer / Cleaner - Production

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours 07:00-15:30)

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Job overview

Are you an excellent team player? Are you flexible and self-motivated and want to learn about or enhance your Pharmacy aseptic and non- sterile services experience? We want you to join our team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Officer/Cleaner - Band 2.

This is an entry level position and the last post holders have been promoted internally.  

Full training will be given for the post.

All staff are supported to develop their potential through a structured personal development programme and to develop required skills and knowledge.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialist cleaning of the Aseptic and Non-Sterile Unit- requiring a 7am start of working day.
• Be involved in the preparation of non-sterile medicines following set procedures.
• Complete over-labelling of medicines.
• Be involved in stock checks.
• Be responsible for goods receiving of medicines.
• Have an opportunity to learn about Good Manufacturing Practice.

Applicants must have:

• Maths and English at Grade C.
• Have an aptitude for practical work.
• Be able to work methodically and accurately.
• Perform effectively under pressure.
• Have an excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment or alone.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Maths and English at GSCE grade C or above.

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working to set procedures.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Basic IT experience.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of cleaning in a workplace environment.

Skills and abilities

Essential criteria

• Good attention to detail.
• Aptitude for practical work.
• Ability to work in team environment or alone.
• Ability to work accurately and neatly.
• Basic Keyboard Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.