Aseptic Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician

Nhs-1; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacist Technician to join the aseptic service team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role focuses on high-quality chemotherapy aseptic preparation and staff training within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will be registered with the GPhC and possess the accredited checking qualification. This Band 5 post offers development opportunities and a pro rata annual salary in line with NHS terms.

Qualifications

• Recognised pharmacy technician qualification.
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills or equivalent.
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Accredited checking qualification and registration with Northwest framework (equiv to NVQ level 4).
• GCP accreditation.
• Assessor Award.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of a high quality, patient focused, aseptic service, to patients of the trust particularly regarding provision of a chemotherapy compounding service.
• To assist the senior technicians in the day to day running of the pharmacy aseptic service, including the training of technicians, apprentices and assistants in the technical aspects of the service.
• To help facilitate and support the efficient and cost-effective use of medicines within the aseptic unit.
• To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.

Skills

COSHH

Dispensing accuracy

Communication

Team leadership

IT skills

Training/coaching

Education

Recognised pharmacy technician qualification

NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Service Skills

GPhC registration

Accredited checking qualification

GCP accreditation

Assessor Award

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacist Technician to join the aseptic service team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role focuses on high-quality chemotherapy aseptic preparation and staff training within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will be registered with the GPhC and possess the accredited checking qualification. This Band 5 post offers development opportunities and a pro rata annual salary in line with NHS terms.