Medicines Management Technician (Cancer Services)

Royal Devon; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

Blue Light Card

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Devon is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the cancer services team delivering medicines management for the day treatment unit at North Devon District Hospital. Close collaboration with pharmacists, doctors and nurses to support SACT and other day treatments.

Applicants must have NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and be GPhC-registered; medicines optimisation and technician checking accreditation are desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and GPhC registration are required.
• Desirable: medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system to ensure availability and scheduling.
• Review clinic letters and tests to support fit-to-treat planning for scheduled appointments.
• Evaluate patient blood tests before confirming fit-to-treat status for SACT and other treatments.
• Ensure prescribing of SACT is accurate and escalate queries as needed.
• Work with the cancer services pharmacy team to deliver pharmacy services on the day treatment unit.
• Lead daily handover and share up-to-date information with the team.

Skills

Medicines management

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC qualifications

Tools

Electronic prescribing system

Job description

Role Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our innovative team, providing a medicines management service to the day treatment unit at NDDH. This vacancy is suitable for individuals with a special interest in cancer services who are looking to further their career and make a positive difference to patient outcomes.

The successful applicant will join the cancer services pharmacy team which provides the pharmaceutical service to outpatients receiving treatment on the Seamoor Unit. This will include working alongside pharmacists, doctors, nurses and non-medical prescribers to participate in the management and smooth delivery of SACT as well as other day treatments.

About the Role

More detail about the role

Are you a driven pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? This is an exciting time to join our expanding pharmacy technician team based on the day treatment unit in North Devon!

Key responsibilities include:

• To review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system to ensure availability, visibility to the cancer services pharmacy team, and accurate scheduling of treatment
• Review treatment plans, clinic letters and critical tests with a view to complete the fit-to-treat process in advance of planned appointments
• Evaluate patient blood test results prior to marking any patient as fit-to-treat for any SACT treatment in line with appropriate protocols
• Ensure prescribing of SACT is accurate and **escalate** any queries/ambiguous prescribing to the relevant teams as appropriate
• Use a team-based approach to the provision of pharmacy services to the day treatment unit and encourage strong working relationships between departments
• Deliver and lead daily handover on the day treatment unit, providing the team with relevant, up to date information

Applicants will need to hold the relevant NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. It is desirable that you hold a medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation or are willing to work towards these.

Working Pattern:18.75 hours per week, with occasional weekend and bank holiday working.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Victoria Wishart, Specialist Pharmacy Technician for Cancer Services, on 01271 325663 or [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation TrustandNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum per rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63303-14231
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 24 September, 2026
• Job Category Pharmacy
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services