Medicines Management Technician (Cancer Services)

Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27–33 days

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Car lease schemes

Salary sacrifice options

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed Pharmacy Technician to join the cancer services team at the North Devon District Hospital day treatment unit. The role supports SACT delivery and collaboration with pharmacists, doctors, and nurses to optimise patient care.

The post requires NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications, GPhC registration, and a willingness to pursue medicines optimisation or technician-check accreditation.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 and BTEC qualifications.
• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Desirable medicines optimisation accreditation and technician checking accreditation or be willing to work towards them.

Responsibilities

• Review SACT treatment plans on the electronic prescribing system to ensure availability and accurate scheduling.
• Review treatment plans, clinic letters and critical tests to complete fit-to-treat before appointments.
• Evaluate patient blood test results prior to marking fit-to-treat for SACT per protocol.
• Ensure SACT prescribing is accurate and escalate queries as needed.
• Work in a team-based approach to provide pharmacy services on the day treatment unit; lead daily handover.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

BTEC qualifications

GPhC registration

Medicines optimisation accreditation

Technician checking accreditation

Electronic prescribing system

Education

NVQ Level 3

BTEC qualifications

GPhC registration

Tools

Electronic prescribing system

Medicines management software

Job description

Job 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.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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 peoples 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.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
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!

• 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.
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.

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]

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'll 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’ll 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’d love to hear from you.

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.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.