Job summaryAseptic Services Assistant- Technical Services, Band 2 - Sutton basedAn exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden.You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.This is an exciting time to join the Royal Marsden Hospital Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) was opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.Over the next 1-2 years we are planning to build a new aseptic facility on our Sutton site.The hospital recently introduced the EPIC digital health record system - and we are looking to use the full capabilities of this system to support the pharmacy aseptic service and become a truly paperless department.Main duties of the jobThe Job Description outlines the roles of the Assistant Aseptic Services. You will provide support to the Chief/Deputy Chief Technicians and other senior Aseptic Services staff carrying out ordering, stock control, cleaning, and monitoring of the aseptic facility.You will also work in the support areas of the aseptic suite setting up product trays for products to be made. All our staff work closely with our 3rd party providers to order, process, and distribute bought-in pre-ordered IV products.Full training will be given in all aspects of the role.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre championing change and improvements in cancer care through research, innovation, and cutting-edge practice. The Royal Marsden, in association with its partner, The Institute of Cancer Research, has an unrivalled worldwide reputation for patient care, research and education.Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Day care Unit at Kingston Hospital. We also have a newly built private care facility at Cavendish Square.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details relating to the role please refer to the job descriptionDispose of Technical Services waste appropriately according to SOP.Cleaning of the aseptic unit environment and equipment as required (all staff).Help with efficient stock control of medicinal products and consumables correct ordering, storage and rotation.Carry out environmental monitoring and validation.Recording essential monitoring data, filing and reporting.Participate in the action plan generated in response to quality audits.Deal with telephone queries in a competent and professional manner.Delivery of products to treatment areas.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssentialGCSE level (Grade A-C in English and Maths) or Numeracy and Literacy functional skills level 2 (or equivalent).DesirableNVQ level 2 in Pharmacy PracticeExperienceDesirableExperience of working in a hospital, laboratory or science environmentExperience of handling anti-cancer productsPrevious satisfactory performance in a busy team-orientated environmentSkills / Ability / KnowledgeEssentialAbility to communicate effectively with members of the public and with other health care professionals.Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with staff at all levels.Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others and to manage own time effectivelyDesirableAbility to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, OutlookDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe Royal Marsden HospitalSuttonSM2 5PTEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)