Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the team of assistants within Aseptic Services. We have a highly regarded Aseptic Production Unit (APU) at the Trust and moved into our brand new unit in 2023. The post holders must have the ability to supervise as well as being responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic service.The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in a number of areas including: o Chemotherapy Service assisting with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service. o Parenteral Nutrition Service assisting with the production of adult and neonatal products. o Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both internal patients and external customers. Main duties of the job To supervise, develop support services and implement change along with being responsible for the delivery of support activities to the aseptic service. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 287-DSS-100-25 Job locations Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street Liverpool L7 8XP Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in a number of areas including: Chemotherapy Service assisting with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service. Parenteral Nutrition Service assisting with the production of adult and neonatal products. Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both internal patients and external customers. Job description Job responsibilities The successful applicants will carry out senior duties in a number of areas including: Chemotherapy Service assisting with providing a cytotoxic reconstitution service. Parenteral Nutrition Service assisting with the production of adult and neonatal products. Intravenous Additive Service to offer an extensive range of products for both internal patients and external customers. Person Specification Skills Essential Clear and accurate written communication skills Clear and accurate verbal communication skills Ability to use different IT applications Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work alone or part of a team Methodical with attention to detail Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to supervise and prioritise tasks for others and prioritise team workflow Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures Ability to train others Ability to respond to non-routine queries and escalate when outside limitations Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment Experience of working in a team Experience of dispensing prescriptions or preparation or aseptic products Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail Interest in pharmacy service provision Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Commitment to work Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service Self-motivated and ability to motivate others Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent Desirable Willingness to complete NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent, Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Level 2 science manufacturing technician or equivalent Desirable Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent Person Specification Skills Essential Clear and accurate written communication skills Clear and accurate verbal communication skills Ability to use different IT applications Ability to work in a busy environment to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail Ability to work alone or part of a team Methodical with attention to detail Ability to adapt to change Ability to show initiative and work efficiently Able to supervise and prioritise tasks for others and prioritise team workflow Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures Ability to train others Ability to respond to non-routine queries and escalate when outside limitations Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment Experience of working in a team Experience of dispensing prescriptions or preparation or aseptic products Other Essential Enthusiasm for the position Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail Interest in pharmacy service provision Proactive Friendly, empathetic and reliable team worker able to relate to all grades of staff Willingness to learn Commitment to work Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service Self-motivated and ability to motivate others Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Level 2 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent Desirable Willingness to complete NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent, Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Level 2 science manufacturing technician or equivalent Desirable Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Liverpool University Hospital Prescot Street Liverpool L7 8XP Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)