Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician – Cancer Protocols And Sact Checking

University Hospitals Dorset Nhs Foundation Trust; Merley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician for Cancer Protocols, Electronic Prescribing Systems and Aseptic Outsourcing. The role supports safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy across oncology and haematology.

The post holder will ensure protocol governance, accuracy checks and training for cancer services, with cross-site duties at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualified hospital aseptic pharmacy experience.
• Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff.
• Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of a high-quality Cancer Pharmacy service.
• Manage SACT protocol review within Trust electronic prescribing systems (MOSAIQ/Epic).
• Undertake technical accuracy checking of Ready to Administer SACT preparations.
• Train and supervise cancer services pharmacy staff and contribute to audits and governance.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Governance knowledge

Training & mentoring

Data analysis

Audits & KPIs

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science

BTEC in Pharmacy Services

Tools

MOSAIQ

Epic

WellSky/JAC

Job description

Job summary

Here at University Hospitals Dorset, we are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician to join our Cancer Pharmacy team as Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician for Cancer Protocols, Electronic Prescribing Systems and Aseptic Outsourcing.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy services across oncology and haematology. The post holder will support cancer protocol governance, electronic prescribing systems, Ready to Administer checking processes.

The role will suit a registered Pharmacy Technician with hospital pharmacy experience, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and an interest in cancer services, digital systems, governance and service transformation.

This role requires registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council

Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital

Interview date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the delivery, development and continuous improvement of a high-quality, safe and responsive Cancer Pharmacy service.

The main duties will include supporting the maintenance, review and amendment of SACT protocols within Trust electronic prescribing systems, including MOSAIQ and Epic, ensuring alignment with approved regimens, governance processes, formulary requirements and version control standards.

The post holder will undertake technical accuracy checking of Ready to Administer SACT preparations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with approved protocols and local policies, escalating any discrepancies or concerns appropriately.

The role will involve working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, aseptic services, procurement teams, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will also support the training, supervision and development of pharmacy staff working within Cancer Services.

About us

University Hospitals Dorset is an exciting place to work, with Trust services continuing to develop and transform in line with the New Hospital Programme. This post offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive Cancer Pharmacy team supporting safe, timely and high-quality cancer care across Dorset.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge in cancer services, SACT electronic prescribing, protocol governance, technical checking, aseptic outsourcing and service improvement.

The Trust is committed to developing its workforce, supporting education and training, and creating sustainable roles that help deliver excellent patient care. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to contribute to service transformation while developing leadership, operational, technical and governance skills.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful candidate will support Cancer Pharmacy services through a dual operational and governance-focused role, contributing to SACT protocol management, electronic prescribing system support.

They will be expected to work independently within their scope of practice, manage competing priorities, support the daily operational rota, assist with training and competency development, and contribute to audits, key performance indicators, quality improvement and service development.

The ideal candidate will have hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration, accredited medicines management and checking technician qualifications, and experience of supporting training, SOP development, audit or multidisciplinary working. Experience in cancer care, aseptic services, PIPC, PAAP, data analysis or report writing would be desirable

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science and BTEC in Pharmacy Services
• Registration to The General Pharmaceutical Council
• Accredited Pre and In-Process checking within Aseptic Services (PIPC)
• Accredited Medicines Management Technician

Desirable

• APTUK member
• Leadership qualification
• Accredited Product Approval Accreditation Programme (PAAP)
• Pre and In-Process Checking (PIPC)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualified hospital aseptic pharmacy experience
• Experience of education & training or mentoring of pharmacy staff
• Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working
• Good IT skills (MS word, MS Excel, internet and email)
• Experience of undertaking audits, data collection

Desirable

• Supervisory and appraisal experience
• Experience of data analysis and writing reports
• Experience of producing memos/alerts/newsletters
• Experience of delivering training presentations
• Experience of working in cancer care

Technical Skills

Essential

• Neat, accurate, numerate
• Good IT skills (MS word, MS Excel, internet and email)
• Able to prioritise work /time management
• Good organisational skills (self and others)
• Logical approach to problem solving & Demonstrates initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to liaise confidently with patients, consultants, prescribers, nurses, colleagues and other healthcare staff
• Good analytical and evaluative skills

Desirable

• Familiarity with JAC/WellSky pharmacy computer system
• Extracting and applying information
• Familiarity with Mosaiq or any electronic prescribing program
• Experience procuring RTA and patient-specific SACT medicines in collaboration

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of standards required within NHS section 10 aseptic service
• Good understanding of pharmacy law and ethics, roles and responsibilities

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.

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