Job Overview

Position: Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer - Aseptic Services
Band: Band 2 (£25,272 per year fixed salary)
Location: Trustwide / Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time, Flexible Working
Closing Date: 2nd August 2026
Reference Number: 304-1098474

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individuals as Band 2 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers for our expanding specialised Aseptic Services team.

UHB's Cancer Services Division delivers world-class cancer care across oncology and haematology specialties. In this vital role, you will work closely with experienced Pharmacy Technicians within a clean room environment, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care through meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Aseptic Preparation: Support the preparation and assembly of specialised medications within a clean room environment.
Environmental Monitoring: Perform specialised cleaning duties, environmental monitoring, and quality assurance checks.
Equipment & Stock Control: Maintain equipment and facilities to the highest standards, issuing stocks and managing inventory in accordance with SOPs.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute actively to departmental quality improvement initiatives and professional development programs.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).
Holds—or is willing to work towards—an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) and BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Pharmaceutical Science.

Experience (Essential)

Evidence of previous work experience relevant to the position (e.g., warehouse, stores, reception, or team environments).
Experience in customer relations.
Foundational understanding of Health and Safety at Work, manual handling, COSHH, dispensing, and stock control systems.

Benefits & Additional Information

Salary: £25,272 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).
Development: Excellent training and career development opportunities supported by UHB's values of being Kind, Connected, and Bold.
Inclusion: UHB provides a welcoming, inclusive workplace and is committed to making reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.