Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician – Cancer Protocols and SACT Checking

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician to support Cancer Protocols, SACT checking and electronic prescribing systems across multiple sites in Poole. The role emphasizes governance, training and service improvement within the Cancer Pharmacy team.

The post requires GPhC registration, hospital experience and interest in cancer services, with base locations at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital. Interview date 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required.
• Accredited Pre and In-Process checking (PIPC) within Aseptic Services desired.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy and cancer services is preferred.
• Experience in education, training or mentoring of pharmacy staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and improvement of Cancer Pharmacy service.
• Maintain and amend SACT protocols within MOSAIQ and Epic.
• Technical accuracy checking of Ready to Administer SACT preparations.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, aseptic services and nursing staff.

Skills

Neat, accurate, numerate

Good IT skills

Time management

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent

BTEC in Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

PIPC accreditation

APTUK membership

Tools

MOSAIQ

Epic

WellSky

Job description

Deputy Lead Pharmacy Technician – Cancer Protocols and SACT Checking

Band 6

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 153-SP06818

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Poole Hospital Town Poole Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 22/10/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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)
• APTUK member
• Pre and In-Process Checking (PIPC)

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
• 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

• 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
• 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

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

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Farah Al-sheikhli Job title Lead Haematology cancer pharmacist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 8979 Additional information Please note: This role will include a commitment to weekend, bank holiday and late-duty rotas as required. The post holder will also be expected to work flexibly across University Hospitals Dorset sites, including Bournemouth and Poole, in line with service needs.