Lead Oncology Homecare Pharmacy Technician

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to lead the Oncology homecare team within the Pharmacy Department. You will manage the oncology service, drive improvements across homecare, dispensary, and trials where needed, and work with ward staff to enhance patient safety.

Weekend work is required on a rota basis (roughly 1 in 4 weekends) with 3 days at Basildon and 2 at Southend, and you will liaise with doctors and nurses to optimise medication

Qualifications

• Band 6 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Current ACT qualification or progress towards it is essential.
• Management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Oncology homecare team and optimise workflow.
• Manage day-to-day operations to minimise financial loss.
• Oversee monthly KPI review meetings.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
• Liaise with doctors and nurses on medication authorisation and discrepancies.
• Provide medication advice to patients and support pharmacy services.

Skills

Staff leadership

Attention to detail

Communication with clinicians

Education

GPhC registration

ACT qualification progress

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Pharmacy Technician to lead the Oncology homecare team within the Pharmacy Department. You will manage the oncology service, drive improvements across homecare, dispensary, and trials where needed, and work with ward staff to enhance patient safety.

Weekend work is required on a rota basis (roughly 1 in 4 weekends) with 3 days at Basildon and 2 at Southend, and you will liaise with doctors and nurses to optimise medication