Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician- Band 5

Integrated Care System; Bath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a dynamic Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a registered pharmacy technician with a keen interest in oncology, experienced in clinical pharmacy, and an excellent communicator. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive team environment

Comprehensive staff wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical ward-based pharmacy and medicines management.
• Previous oncology or haematology pharmacy experience.
• Experience in outpatient counselling.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with medication during cancer treatment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
• Manage training for pharmacy assistants.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Oncology knowledge

Education

Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC

Job description

Go back Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician- Band 5

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Following a review of our pharmacy service for cancer patients we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward thinking pharmacy technician to join our cancer services team. We are a busy and friendly team of pharmacy staff who are fully integrated into the oncology and haematology multidisciplinary team. You will support patients to take their medication safely and effectively during their cancer treatment. You will be fully supported by a team of experienced cancer services pharmacists.

What are we looking for?

A qualified accredited checking and medicines optimisation technician who wants to make a difference to patient care.

An individual with a keen interest in oncology and haematology.

An excellent team worker with experience of multidisciplinary working.

An effective communicator, particularly with patients and carers but also with all members of the oncology and haematology team.

What can we offer you?

You will work as part of a very supportive and friendly team, both within the pharmacy and the wider oncology and haematology service.

You will have opportunities for training and development and will also have opportunities to deliver training to other members of the team.

The Dyson Cancer centre opened in April 2024. We have an oncology/haematology pharmacy hub within the centre, providing a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & training

• Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC
• Experience of line management of pharmacy assistants

Knowledge & Experience

• Clinical ward based pharmacy and medicines management experience
• Previous oncology &/or haematology pharmacy experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience of outpatient counselling

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.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata