Lead Pharmacy Tech: Aseptic Outsourcing for Cancer Care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Yate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Aseptic Outsourcing to support cancer services, including ordering Ready to Administer and patient-specific medications. The role also develops outsourcing pathways and stock management within the aseptic unit.

You will work with pharmacists, technicians, procurement and nursing staff, ensuring governance and service improvement, with GPhC registration required.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with hospital pharmacy experience.
• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Experience with aseptic outsourcing pathways and governance desirable.
• Experience in cancer care, data analysis or reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and improvement of Cancer Pharmacy service.
• Set up outsourcing within the aseptic unit and manage orders.
• Develop outsourcing pathways and liaise with external providers.
• Lead training and supervision of pharmacy staff in Cancer Services.
• Undertake technical accuracy checking of Ready to Administer SACT preparations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

IT literacy

Time management

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmacy Services

GPhC registration

PIPC certification

OIFAC certification

APTUK member

Tools

JAC/WellSky system

Electronic prescribing platforms

Outsourced RTA ordering

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Lead Pharmacy Technician in Aseptic Outsourcing to support cancer services, including ordering Ready to Administer and patient-specific medications. The role also develops outsourcing pathways and stock management within the aseptic unit.

You will work with pharmacists, technicians, procurement and nursing staff, ensuring governance and service improvement, with GPhC registration required.