Medicines Management Assistant Officer - Cancer Services

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK hospital trust is seeking a highly motivated Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer to support their Cancer Pharmacy Team in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will be responsible for dispensing anti-cancer therapies, managing stock, and ensuring a high-quality patient-focused service. Required qualifications include GCSEs and NVQ L2 in pharmacy services. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Full training is provided, and applicants must have current UK registration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working with standard operating procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Dispense systemic anti-cancer therapy using electronic pharmacy systems.
• Manage orders, stock control, and undertake stock checks.
• Support outpatient services by collecting medication.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Understanding of Health and Safety

Education

4 GCSEs grade C or above including Maths, English and Science

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Band 3 Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer – Cancer Services

An exciting new opportunity has arisen following the promotion of the previous post holder.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Cancer Pharmacy Team to support and assist the supply of medication to this speciality.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Senior Assistant Technical Officer will work within the County Cancer Centre dispensing systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) using both electronic pharmacy systems and electronic prescribing.

Responsibilities include receiving orders, stock control, stock taking, completing expiry date checks and undertaking top‑of‑ward stock.

Based in the Cancer Centre Pharmacy at the County site, you will support the out‑patient ward at the County site and the out‑patient services collecting medication directly from the pharmacy department.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well‑organised, able to work both independently and as part of a team, adapt to changing demands, work accurately and under pressure, and be committed to a high‑quality patient‑focused service.

Full competency training will be provided to support your development.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people across two sites: Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We are a specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We are committed to inclusion, equal opportunities and a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Investing in, supporting and developing our staff directly impacts the quality of care we deliver.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• 4 GCSEs grade C (new grading 4) or above or equivalent, must include Maths, English and Science
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services OR equivalent relevant qualification to area of speciality, and willingness to work toward NVQ L2 in pharmacy services

Experience

• At least 1 year’s experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working with standard operating procedures.
• Team working.
• Experience of using computer systems including Microsoft applications.

Desirable

• Previous experience of dealing with customers and difficult queries.

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• Ability to communicate with a range of people.
• Ability to investigate queries, taking action if appropriate.
• Ability to realise when it is necessary to liaise with senior staff.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work as part of a team.
• Prides oneself on maintaining a high standard of work.
• Flexibility with regard to change in work schedules.
• Comprehension and ability to follow and adhere to written and verbal SOPs and policies.
• Awareness of Health and safety issues including COSHH.

Personal Qualities

• A positive 'can do' attitude combining an enthusiastic and intelligent approach to work.
• Must have ability to travel between sites.
• Ability to take part in working rotas including bank holidays, weekends and extended hours service.
• Flexibility in working hours to suit the needs of the Pharmacy Directorate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

UHNM, Newcastle Road, Stoke‑On‑Trent, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk