Pharmacy Technician-Enhanced Role Cancer Services

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the cancer services pharmacy team. You will dispense SACT and supportive medicines, participate in accredited checking, and provide clinical support to cancer patients.

The role covers both hospital sites and involves medicines management, safety initiatives and clinical trials activity under supervision.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or equivalent qualification
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Responsibilities

• Dispense SACT and supportive medicines in cancer units, including chemotherapy and clinical trials materials
• Arrange timely supply of medicines for SACT and supplementary meds
• Accredited checking covering SACT and oral medicines
• Provide professional pharmaceutical support to cancer patients
• Participate in medicines management and safety/quality initiatives
• Dispense and check clinical trials under dispensing protocol
• Work across both hospital sites as required

Skills

Patient counselling

Computer literacy

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services

ACT qualification

GPhC registration

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

This enhanced Pharmacy Technician post sits in the cancer services pharmacy team at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, mainly at the County Cancer Unit. The work centres on dispensing systemic anti-cancer therapy and supportive medicines, including clinical trials materials, and on accredited checking. The post is distinct for its cover across both hospital sites, working alongside pharmacists and other pharmacy staff. GPhC registration and an accredited checking technician qualification are essential.

What the job involves

• Dispense SACT and supportive medicines in the cancer units, including chemotherapy, clinical trials materials and supplementary medications
• Arrange timely supply of medicines for SACT and supplementary medications
• Work as an accredited checking technician, covering SACT and oral medicines
• Provide professional pharmaceutical support to cancer patients
• Take part in medicines management and safety or quality initiatives across the directorate
• Dispense and check clinical trials under the dispensing protocol, directed by the Clinical Trials Technician or pharmacist
• Work across both hospital sites as service demand requires

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or equivalent recognised qualification plus accredited underpinning knowledge
• National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification

Registration & licences

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• One year post-qualification experience in an acute hospital setting
• Extensive knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice and ward-based working, evidencing own competence

Skills & knowledge

• Patient counselling skills
• Computer literacy with good keyboard skills for pharmacy computer systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work alone and on own initiative

Other

• Commitment to professional updating and continuing professional development, with evidence

Nice to have

• Membership of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians
• Previous experience of working in oncology or haematology
• Interest in developing specialist knowledge in a clinical area
• Previous experience of automation or digitalisation
• Staff management experience

What’s offered

• Wide range of development packages
• Training and further development support from the experienced pharmacy cancer team