Pharmacy Technician (Windsor)

GenesisCare UK; Windsor; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme

Well-being resources (Headspace/Babyl0

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for our Windsor cancer care centre. You will join a specialist oncology team, support safe dispensing, medicines management, and stock control, including oral chemotherapy, under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist.

This role requires GPhC registration and strong IT and communication skills; you will collaborate with clinicians and nurses in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of dispensing systems, medicines management and pharmacy stock control.
• Understanding of GPhC standards and patient safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and patient-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic clinical knowledge and commitment to high pharmaceutical care standards.
• Experience dispensing medicines in a hospital setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, efficient dispensing including oral chemotherapy medicines.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and clinical team to ensure safe medicine supply.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and advise patients and carers on safe use.
• Manage medicines stock: ordering, receiving, storage, rotation and expiry checks.
• Provide medicines top-up services to departments and chemo areas.
• Assist procurement to ensure stock availability and cost-effective management.
• Maintain records and assist with medicines charging.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and policy reviews.
• Work with consultants, chemotherapy nurses and healthcare professionals to uphold patient care standards.

Skills

GPhC Registration

Dispensing

Medicines Management

Stock Control

Oral Chemotherapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Pharmacy Technician at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Windsor? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

As a Pharmacy Technician with us, you'll play an important role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of specialist oncology pharmacy services at our Windsor centre.

Working closely with our Lead Pharmacist and wider clinical team, you'll help ensure patients receive their medicines safely and efficiently, supporting dispensing services, medicines management and stock control, including oral chemotherapy.

This is an opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist oncology environment and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of a safe, efficient and accurate dispensing service, including oral chemotherapy medicines.
• Work closely with pharmacists and the wider clinical team to ensure the safe and effective supply of medicines to patients.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation and provide appropriate advice to patients and carers on the safe use of prescribed medicines.
• Manage medicines stock, including ordering, receiving, storage, stock rotation and expiry date checks.
• Provide an efficient medicines top-up service to departments and chemotherapy treatment areas.
• Support procurement activities, ensuring appropriate stock availability and cost-effective medicines management.
• Maintain accurate records and support timely and accurate medicines charging.
• Contribute to clinical governance activities, including audits and the review of pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, chemotherapy nurses and other healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of patient care.

What You'll Have

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Knowledge of dispensing systems, medicines management and pharmacy stock control.
• A good understanding of GPhC professional standards and their application in clinical practice.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient-focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic clinical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care.
• Previous experience dispensing medicines and managing medicines within a hospital environment would be advantageous.
• Flexibility to support other GenesisCare centres from time to time, where required.

Why Choose GenesisCare

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
• Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we’re dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.

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