Medicines Management Technician - Cancer Services

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

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Flexible working schemes

Generous annual leave and well-being

NHS Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Pharmacy Technician for Cancer Services to review SACT plans, confirm fit-to-treat status, and support the day treatment unit with accurate, timely information. The role involves close liaison with the cancer services pharmacy team and other departments.

The post emphasizes professional development, with opportunities to lead on responsibility as competencies are achieved.

Formación

• Holds NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications and is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Desirable medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation or willingness to work toward them.
• Opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility as competencies are achieved.

Responsabilidades

• Review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system for availability and visibility to the cancer services pharmacy team.
• Review treatment plans, clinic letters and critical tests to complete fit-to-treat before scheduled appointments.
• Evaluate patient blood test results before marking fit-to-treat for SACT per protocols.
• Ensure prescribing of SACT is accurate and escalate queries or ambiguous prescribing to relevant teams.
• Use a team-based approach to provide pharmacy services to the day treatment unit and foster cross-department collaboration.
• Deliver and lead daily handover on the day treatment unit with up-to-date information.

Conocimientos

Team-based working

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

NVQ Level 3

BTEC qualifications

GPhC registration

Herramientas

Electronic prescribing system

Descripción del empleo

Key responsibilities

• 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

If you are interested in learning more, please get in touch to arrange an informal conversation and to meet the team, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility and qualifications

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.

We would welcome applications from those who would benefit from further professional development, with the opportunity to take on increasing levels of responsibility as competencies are achieved.

Working pattern

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

Interview date

Interview Date: Week commencing 9th of November

Contact

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

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Benefits

• 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'll help you get there.
• 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're 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.
• 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.
• 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