Job summary This is a fixed term vacancy until 31/03/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. We are looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the Pharmacy Aseptic service at Withybush hospital. You will work with a highly skilled team that manufacture and supply cancer treatments within the Health Board. You will be involved in a broad range of activities in the Aseptic Unit including manufacturing doses of chemotherapy for our patients. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills and a commitment to ensure accuracy when performing all tasks whilst following established procedures. We are committed to developing the role of Senior Assistant Technical Officers within the aseptic unit and will offer training opportunities for the right candidate to progress within the service. Main duties of the job To manufacture aseptic products such as chemotherapy within the aseptic unit. To carry out cleaning and environmental monitoring of the aseptic unit. To undertake day to day housekeeping tasks. To dispense ready to administer medicinal products correctly and safely. It is preferable that you have experience and knowledge of working in a pharmacy, however, the successful candidate will receive full training and support for further development by a team of experienced aseptic services staff. Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above. To hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as full support and supervision will be provided to complete a NVQ Level 2 qualification. The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-ACS026-0225 Job locations Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 03/04/2025. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 03/04/2025. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSEs at C or equivalent LEVEL 3 qualification or equivalent experience Desirable 5 GCSE at C or above, including maths, english and science Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Knowledge of drug names Experience Essential Basic IT experience Desirable Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy Customer care experience Stock maintenance experience Team working Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSEs at C or equivalent LEVEL 3 qualification or equivalent experience Desirable 5 GCSE at C or above, including maths, english and science Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy Knowledge of drug names Experience Essential Basic IT experience Desirable Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy Customer care experience Stock maintenance experience Team working Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)