Senior Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider in Derby is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join its Cancer Services team. This role involves working in both a satellite aseptic unit and dispensary, dispensing medications, preparing chemotherapy items, and training staff. The ideal candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills and be highly organized. The position offers opportunities for professional development and staff benefits such as gym memberships and wellness programs.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programmes

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy practice and aseptic compounding is essential.
• Ability to manage a team, including training new staff.
• Motivated to work in a busy cancer care setting.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and check medications and IV products.
• Prepare cytotoxic aseptic items for chemotherapy.
• Organize training sessions for new staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with an interest in Cancer Services.

The successful applicant will be part of a busy team working within both a satellite aseptic unit and a satellite dispensary, providing high-quality services including Chemotherapy and other treatments to Royal Derby Hospital (RDH) and Burton Hospital.

We are willing to accept students qualifying in the upcoming months.

The suitable applicant should be highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and able to prioritize effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

This diverse role involves dispensing, accuracy checking of oral medication and outsourced IV products, answering queries, and delivering prescriptions. You will also work in our aseptic unit, preparing and manufacturing cytotoxic aseptic items for chemotherapy prescriptions, assisting with cleaning, and participating in ongoing training and development. Management of the unit on a rota basis will also be required.

As our unit experiences growing demand, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your aseptic skills within a cancer care setting.

You will also be involved in organizing and delivering training to new and existing staff, so enthusiasm for inspiring others is essential.

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2025

Interview date: 17 September 2025

As a trusted organisation, we support the health and well-being of our communities by providing exceptional care. Our core values are Compassion, Openness, and Excellence, which guide our work and behaviours.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key facts:

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with about 2,077 appointments weekly
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily
• Last year, we conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 theatres
• We are one of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We perform over 140 elective procedures each working day
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Victoria Roome
Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Available for informal chats and visits Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:30. Please call or email for more information.