Oncology Aseptic Pharmacy Technician (Band 5)

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Cancer Services team in Hertfordshire. The role involves supporting Haematology and Oncology patients, aseptic services, and the preparation of chemotherapy medicines.

You will work with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, safe pharmaceutical care. NHS aseptic experience and GPhC registration are essential, with a Monday–Friday, 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in NHS aseptic services is essential.
• Knowledge of EMIS (Ascribe) and BD Cato ChemoCare or equivalent systems.
• Experience supporting Haematology and Oncology pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of GMP and Quality Assurance principles within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with pharmaceutical quality systems, audits and validation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacy services to Haematology and Oncology patients.
• Contribute to safe and effective delivery of cancer services.
• Work within aseptic services per GMP and quality assurance standards.
• Support preparation and management of chemotherapy and other specialist medicines.
• Utilise prescribing systems to support patient care.
• Contribute to pharmaceutical audits, validation and service improvement.
• Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical quality systems and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

Haematology & Oncology

GMP

Quality Assurance

Quality Systems

Audits & Validation

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPhC registration

NHS Aseptic Services experience

Tools

EMIS (Ascribe) Pharmacy System

BD Cato ChemoCare

Job description

Pulse is seeking a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Cancer Services team in Hertfordshire. The role involves supporting Haematology and Oncology patients, aseptic services, and the preparation of chemotherapy medicines.

You will work with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality, safe pharmaceutical care. NHS aseptic experience and GPhC registration are essential, with a Monday–Friday, 37.5 hour week.