Cancer Services Pharmacy Technician – Enhanced Role (Band 5)

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the Cancer Services team across County and Royal Stoke sites. You will dispense chemotherapy and supportive medicines, ensure timely supply for SACT, and work as an Accredited Checking Technician within a multidisciplinary Cancer Services unit.

The role requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, post-qualification experience in hospitals, and a commitment to CPD.

Qualifications

• Registered as Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent with underpinning knowledge.
• Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians.
• One year post-qualification experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience in oncology/haematology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing dispensary-based activities in the cancer units including dispensing of prescriptions and specialised items such as chemotherapy.
• Ensuring timely supply of medications for SACT and supportive medicines.
• Working as an Accredited Checking Technician including SACT and oral medications.
• Providing high-quality pharmaceutical services and patient-focused support to cancer patients.
• Participating in medicines management and safety/quality initiatives within the Directorate.
• Dispensing and checking clinical trials under supervision of the Clinical Trials Technician/Pharmacist.

Skills

Accredited Checking Technician

Oncology/Haematology

Computer literacy

Ward-based working

Staff management

CPD commitment

Dispensing accuracy

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited underpinning knowledge

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the Cancer Services team across County and Royal Stoke sites. You will dispense chemotherapy and supportive medicines, ensure timely supply for SACT, and work as an Accredited Checking Technician within a multidisciplinary Cancer Services unit.

The role requires registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, post-qualification experience in hospitals, and a commitment to CPD.