Pharmacy Technician (Oncology)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Oncology Pharmacy Technician to enhance its Pharmacy Team at a prestigious hospital. This role involves preparing chemotherapy, ensuring high standards of patient care, and supporting the training of junior staff. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the organization offers a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to vital cancer care services. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a range of benefits including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a leading healthcare setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC.
• Experience managing workflow in a busy aseptic unit.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Senior Oncology Technician in aseptic unit operations.
• Prepare chemotherapy for inpatients and outpatients.
• Ensure timely delivery of chemotherapy services.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Experience in Aseptic Unit

Chemotherapy Preparation

Quality Assurance and Control

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Role: Pharmacy Technician (Oncology)
Site: London Bridge Hospital, Central London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Shift times: 9am -5.30pm plus EDC (Includes lates and Weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

We're looking for an Oncology Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy Team at the London Bridge Hospital, currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

London Bridge Hospital is one of the UK's largest private healthcare hospitals specialising in complex and acute care. Spread over three main buildings and five outpatient centres, it is home to a number of specialist units and teams across a wide range of disciplines including orthopaedic, spinal, digestive diseases, liver, hepatobiliary, renal, cardiothoracic, critical care, cancer and transplant services.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Deputise for the Senior Oncology Technician in the day to day running of the aseptic unit.
2. Prepare parenteral cytotoxic chemotherapy for both inpatients and outpatients.
3. Provide pharmacy services to the chemotherapy day unit and inpatient oncology wards.
4. Ensure all chemotherapy is made in a timely manner and deliver a high standard of care for our Oncology Service.
5. Aid in environmental monitoring in line with QA and QC regulations.
6. Support the training and development of rotational technicians and assistants.

What you’ll bring:

1. Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
2. Experience in a busy aseptic unit and managing the workflow.

Why HCA UK?

HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. We offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

As a Medicines Management Technician, you’ll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave.
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
5. Group Life Assurance from day one.
6. Critical illness cover.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits.
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs and offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.