Specialist Cleaner/ATO
Job Description
Job summary
The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Specialist Cleaner/Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), who is keen to provide service support to our busy aseptic unit.
The unit provides cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and Parenteral Nutrition to the BHOC, St. Michael's Hospital, and the Bristol Royal Children's Hospital.You will be joining our dynamic team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first classaseptic service.
You will be working alongside a team of 3 other Specialist Cleaner/ATO's to support the department by maintaining our cleanroom standards and supporting store room activities.
Good communication & interpersonal skills would be ideal, and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable, and able to work well in ateam.
Previous specialist cleaning experience is not essential as full training will be given on employment.This role is suitable for applications from school or college leavers, and anyone who is interested in working in this field. A visit to the departmentprior to, or whilst applying for this post is highly recommended.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking the specialist cleaning of the cleanroom areas and equipment, as defined by departmental standard operating procedures.
Supporting aseptic preparation activities include: daily record keeping; receipt, transfer, and storage of medicines, consumables and cleaning materials; delivery of products to wards; stock control; and maintenance of records.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see attached document. Please ensure you detail how you meet the essential criteria in your supporting information.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience using computer systems
Desirable
- Previous cleanroom experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to follow written procedures
- Motivated
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently
- Good communication skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Flexible approach
- Good time keeping
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- A good standard of English and Mathematics
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Parenteral Services Unit
Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre
Bristol
BS2 8ED
United Kingdom
