Pharmacy Technician Cancer Care

NHS Forth Valley; Larbert; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a registered pharmacy technician to join the cancer pharmacy team until May 2026. The role includes responsibilities like aseptic preparation of medications and ensuring timely medicine administration for cancer patients, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel within service delivery area is essential.
• Participation in weekend and public holiday rotas required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-focused pharmaceutical care to cancer patients.
• Perform aseptic preparation of anti-cancer medicines.
• Support oncology clinics and inpatient areas with cancer medicine-related tasks.

Skills

Organised

Motivated

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Registered pharmacy technician qualification

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18.06.2025

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02.08.2025

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THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT/FIXED TERM UNTIL JUNE 2026 TO COVER SUBSTANTIVE POST HOLDERS SECONDMENT

*Secondment Opportunity – Existing permanent employees must first discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The secondment request form and the associated secondment policy can be found on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be completed and signed by the substantive line manager. The candidate should then take it with them to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.

We are seeking an organised and motivated registered pharmacy technician to join our cancer pharmacy team until the end of May 2026. You will assist pharmacists and senior pharmacy technicians in providing patient-focused, quality pharmaceutical care to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The role involves rotating through various aspects of pharmacy services for cancer patients, including aseptic preparation of anti-cancer medicines, dispensing pre-filled IV and oral medicines, and supporting oncology clinics and inpatient areas with cancer medicine-related tasks.

As a cancer care pharmacy technician, you will help maintain high-quality service to cancer patients and optimise healthcare resources by minimising medicine wastage. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in the oncology clinic, especially the chemotherapy nursing team, to ensure patients receive their medicines on time.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills and training in a supportive environment as a fully integrated member of the cancer pharmacy team.

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the service delivery area are essential. The role also involves participation in weekend and public holiday rotas.