2610 - Chemotherapy Verification Technician

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barnsley is seeking a Chemotherapy Verification Technician responsible for the coordination of Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics. This role requires significant experience in a Hospital Aseptic Setting and entails liaising with clinical teams, preparing chemotherapy treatments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants must hold NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services and GPhC Registration, with excellent organizational and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to innovative patient care.

Qualifications

• Significant post qualification experience within a Hospital Aseptic Setting.
• Previous supervisory experience and evidence of ongoing training.
• Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and produce Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics.
• Liaise with the Chemotherapy team to ensure clinic efficiency.
• Produce and prepare IV Chemotherapy, managing stock discrepancies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills

Aseptic/Cytotoxic Manipulation Skills

IT literate

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services

GPhC Registration

Job description

2610 - Chemotherapy Verification Technician

Our inclusive and diverse Pharmacydepartment has a strong clinical presence in all areas. We have an establishment of over 100 members and enjoy an excellent reputation within the Trust where we provide patient-centred clinical Pharmacy services to some 400beds across medical, surgical and specialist areas as well as a number of outpatient clinics. We are innovative and forward-thinking and have invested in a host of technical improvements, including robotics and state of the art dispensaries and technical services. The department is noted to be very friendly, and is constantly looking to develop and expand. This is an exciting time at Barnsley Hospital with the recent implementation of electronic prescribing bringing excellent opportunities for further innovation and service development.

The interview date for this role will be Wednesday 21st January 2026.

Main duties of the job

If you are a self-motivated and forward-thinking individual and would like to play an integral part in pharmacy service developments we have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be responsible for the coordination and production of the Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills managing staff, problem solving skills to resolve stock ordering issues and communication skills to liaise with the day units and wards regarding patients and their treatment. You will be integral to supply and preparation of other bespoke aseptic medicinal products, such as biologics and parenteral nutrition, to the trust. Due to recent exciting developments, the post holder will contribute to the Trust’s expanding portfolio of clinical trials and will play an active role in the preparation, supply, and governance of investigational medicinal products (IMPs), ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory frameworks.

You will be responsible for the coordination and production of the Intravenous Chemotherapy Clinics (including those provided for Weston Park Hospital outreach clinics). Which includes things such as liaising with the Chemotherapy team to ensure that the clinics run efficiently and safely and in a timely manner, co‑ordinate and participate in the production and preparation of the IV Chemotherapy and resolve stock discrepancies and action drug alerts.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

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Person Specification

Experience

• Significant post qualification experience within a Hospital Aseptic Setting
• Aseptic/Cytotoxic Manipulation Skills
• Previous training experience
• Evidence of ongoing training and CPD
• Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures
• Previous supervisory experience
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

Skills and Abilities

• Good organizational skills
• Able to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Flexible and diplomatic
• Aware of own limitations
• IT literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accredited checking technician

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in pharmaceutical science or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• GPhC Registration

Knowledge and Awareness

• Specialist Technical Knowledge
• Knowledge of COSHH

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.